Cheap Homes for Rent in the Greenwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $775 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Greenwood area of Des Moines.

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property at 1233 Park Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1233 Park Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 112 11th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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112 11th St, Unit #206

112 11th St
Des MoinesIA50309

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Cheapest Available Greenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greenwood area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 732 19th St priced from $550. 3309 University Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Greenwood apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$600
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greenwood, IA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greenwood area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Greenwood apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greenwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The ElmhurstModel C1BR,1BA$0.96
713 20th St, Unit 1915-3713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.03
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Month Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Greenwood?

There are currently 485 Apartments for Rent in Greenwood, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,900. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greenwood ranging from $775 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greenwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greenwood ranges from $775 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,444.

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