Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ingleside Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (168 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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Ingleside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$675
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$675
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingleside, IA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ingleside area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Ingleside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Vine Street Lofts starting at $1,188 with a $1.01 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.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.02
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ingleside, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA 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 $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ingleside?

The cheapest apartment in Ingleside is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Ingleside costs $1,879.

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 40 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 $163 which is $1,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ingleside.

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