Cheap Homes for Rent in Highland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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2118 23rd St

Des MoinesIA50310

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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 Townhall Apartments priced from $461. Highland Park Apartments 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
Townhall ApartmentsStudio- Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$461
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IA

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom- Income Restricted Model at Townhall Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.19 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.
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Townhall Apartments2 Bedroom- Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.19
1604 16th St, Unit Apt 21604 16th St2BR,1BA$0.89
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$1.17
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Deluxe 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95
Highland Park ApartmentsDeluxe 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Woodland MeadowsRemodeled 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland Park?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $461 to $1,295. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland Park ranging from $650 to $1,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland Park ranges from $650 to $1,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,172.

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