Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Highland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$731

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IA

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3x2 Model at New Haven Apartments in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the Standard 2 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $731 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Woodland MeadowsRemodeled 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.51
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Non-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Highland Park ApartmentsNon-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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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.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Park is starting from $731 at The Aspen.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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