2136 Lyon St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $495 (27 Rentals)
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$825 - $1,1851 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Parkside East
3540 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$835 - $1,200
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Base Rent$835 - $1,200
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Prairie Woods Apartments
4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$897 - $9972 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)
3909 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
1332 E 37th St
Des MoinesIA50317
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$1,000 - $1,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hilltop Apartments
3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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513 E 24th St
Des MoinesIA50317
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Studio Apartments
23rd East
1313 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Wedgewood Apartments
2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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2447 E Walnut Street
2447 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Oak Creek Chateau Apartments
595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Larnerd Apartments
3111 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
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2 Bedroom Apartments
4210 Knob Hill Drive
4210 Knob Hill DrDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
2636.5 Capitol Ave
Des MoinesIA50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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2 Bedroom Apartments
2601/2603 E Walnut Street
2601-2603 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3410 Easton Blvd
Des MoinesIA50317
2703 Hull Ave
Des MoinesIA50317
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$828 - $1,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverwood
660 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$895 - $9952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Peterson Place Apartments
770 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$895 - $1,0401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Canterbury Park
935 Sherrylynn BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$1,006 - $1,7001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Golfview Condos
5115 NE 23rd AvePleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Rock Creek Condos
1827 34th AveAltoona, IA 50009
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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community
755 NE 56th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Grays Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grays Woods?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $892 | $745 | $1,200 |
| Grays Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $982 | $880 | $1,500 |
| Grays Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,145 | $2,475 |
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Cheapest Available Grays Woods Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grays Woods area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2447 E Walnut Street priced from $725. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Grays Woods apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2447 E Walnut Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Riverwood | Oaks | 1BR, 1BA | $828 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR, 1BA | $895 |
| Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom CPI | 2BR, 2BA | $895 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $905 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Golfview Condos | Vista | 1BR, 1BA | $1,006 |
| 2601/2603 E Walnut Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| Rock Creek Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Woods, IA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grays Woods area is the $1.32 price per square foot REED R 1675 Model at Lexington Park Townhome Rentals in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $2,219. The second greatest value Grays Woods apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2601/2603 E Walnut Street in the East Des Moines neighborhood starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grays Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lexington Park Townhome Rentals | REED R 1675 | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.32 |
| 2601/2603 E Walnut Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.88 |
| Rock Creek Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.21 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 770 BUILDING | 2BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| Riverwood | Drift (w/ fp) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.40 |
| Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.06 |
| Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom CPI | 2BR, 2BA | $1.13 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.36 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.27 |
| 2447 E Walnut Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grays Woods Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grays Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Grays Woods is 2447 E Walnut Street which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Grays Woods costs $930.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grays Woods?
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 35 regular apartments in Grays Woods 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 Grays Woods?
Cheap apartments in Grays Woods have an average cost of $468 which is $462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Woods.
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