Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ingleside Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (154 Rentals)

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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Ingleside, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ingleside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ingleside area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mezzo on Walnut priced from $350. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Ingleside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mezzo on WalnutAria 31BR,1BA$350
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingleside, IA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ingleside area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Ingleside apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ingleside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ingleside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ingleside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ingleside is under $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ingleside?

The cheapest apartment in Ingleside is Mezzo on Walnut which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Ingleside costs $1,859.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ingleside?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 73 regular apartments in Ingleside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ingleside?

Cheap apartments in Ingleside have an average cost of $189 which is $1,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ingleside.

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