Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ingleside Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (177 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $593. The Flats on 21st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Ingleside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$593
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingleside, IA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ingleside area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Ingleside apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3614 6th Ave starting at $1,395 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished2BR,1BA$0.94
3614 6th Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 23120 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$0.83
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.00
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.01
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ingleside, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Ingleside Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 The Flats on 21st which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Ingleside costs $2,049.

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 $150 which is $1,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ingleside.

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