
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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1116 E Seneca Ave

1228 E Seneca Ave

1200 E Seneca Ave

1246 E Seneca Ave

1132 E Seneca Ave

Maverick Apartments
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1234 E Seneca Ave

The Scott at East Village

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1438 9th St

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Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grandview College Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grandview College Area Studio Apartments | $909 | $575 | $1,226 |
Grandview College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,090 | $547 | $3,327 |
Grandview College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $747 | $2,795 |
Grandview College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,093 | $2,518 |
Grandview College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,253 | $3,495 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grandview College Area Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Grandview College Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grandview College Area area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Riverview Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Grandview College Area apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northtown Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $751 |
Woodland Meadows | Super Deluxe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
The Lyon | 1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-11 | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
Velocity | S2 | Studio,1BA | $983 |
Vue | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA
As of October 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grandview College Area area is the $1.30 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Grandview College Area apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3614 6th Ave starting at $1,395 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grandview College Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
3614 6th Ave | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Vue | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
The Aspen | Deluxe 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Lyon | 1 Bed Deluxe (T) | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 4 | 1614 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Woodland Meadows | Deluxe 2 Bedroom - Big Living Room | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Maverick Apartments | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
Northtown Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grandview College Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grandview College Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grandview College Area is under $1,064.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grandview College Area?
The cheapest apartment in Grandview College Area is Northtown Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Grandview College Area costs $2,374.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grandview College Area?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Grandview College Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grandview College Area?
Cheap apartments in Grandview College Area have an average cost of $160 which is $2,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grandview College Area.
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