Cheap Homes for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
The AspenCypress Deluxe (W/D)2BR,1BA$1.21
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland Park?

There are currently 113 Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $1,195. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland Park ranging from $675 to $1,900.

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 $675 to $1,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,287.

Expert Rental Resources

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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