
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Gray's Lake Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $685 (50 Rentals)


The Jefferson

Stockbridge Apartments

Magnolia Park

McKinley Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur

Park Ridge Apartments

BNL Investments

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Sunburst
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Elmcrest

Village on Grand

Melbourne

501 E Porter Ave

1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave

2207 Park Ave

503 E Porter Ave

The Acacia

Hamilton Apartments

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Riverpoint Lofts

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Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Connolly Lofts

3612 Ingersoll Ave

Vine Street Lofts
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3000 Grand Apartments

Rumely Lofts

935 Herold Ave

4801-4803 SW 14th St

Wilkins Bldg

1114-1116 E McKinley Ave

City Square Lofts

The Des Moines Building

The Griffin Building

Cedar Crest Apartments
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The Winona

Libertad Des Moines

Grand Terrace

Casady Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

The Quarters on 9th

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC
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Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gray's Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray's Lake Studio Apartments | $983 | $647 | $1,749 |
| Gray's Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $650 | $4,916 |
Gray's Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $685 | $2,894 |
| Gray's Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $895 | $2,943 |
| Gray's Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,248 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #12
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Brody Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gray's Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gray's Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gray's Lake is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gray's Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Gray's Lake is Ivy II which is listed at $685, while the average apartment in Gray's Lake costs $19,248.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gray's Lake?
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 93 regular apartments in Gray's Lake 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 Gray's Lake?
Cheap apartments in Gray's Lake have an average cost of $295 which is $18,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gray's Lake.
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Written by: Justin Habersaat
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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