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Riverview Oaks Apartments
1420 Pennsylvania AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Northtown Apartments
3830 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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New Haven Apartments
2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Welbeck Apartments
2411 Welbeck RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cottonwood Apartments
2110 26th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1806 Arlington Ave
1806 Arlington AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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1195 NW Aurora Ave
1195 NW Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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1101 NW Aurora Ave
1101 NW Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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2525 Lincoln Ave
2525 Lincoln AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1625 Oakland Ave
1625 Oakland AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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1605 Oakland Ave
1605 Oakland AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Rose Glen
2808 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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The Gardens Independent Plus
2910 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
1417 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oak Park Manor
3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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6Th And Hickman Apartments
603 Allison AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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3800 Martin Luther King Jr Pky
3800 Martin Luther King Jr PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Brickstones at Riverbend
513 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Apartments of River Trace
1717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Anawim Housing
1439-1439 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Highland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Studio Apartments | $687 | $480 | $710 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $710 | $480 | $850 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $843 | $745 | $1,025 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $1,100 | $1,195 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Welbeck Apartments | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Aspen | Cypress Deluxe (W/D) | 2BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at New Haven Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| New Haven Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Aspen | Cypress Deluxe (W/D) | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Welbeck Apartments | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 4 | 1614 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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North High School
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1310)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Park Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Apartments.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $745 at Welbeck Apartments.
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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