Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jordan Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jordan Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jordan Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaks priced from $719. Ivy II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $727. Here are the most affordable Jordan Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$719
Ivy IIClassic 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$727
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jordan Park, IA

As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jordan Park area is the $1.29 price per square foot C1 Model at Somerset in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,363. The second greatest value Jordan Park apartment is the 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $845 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jordan Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SomersetC13BR,2BA$1.29
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Hampton MeadowsB2 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.20
Ivy IIElevated 1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-A61BR,1BA$1.29
MelbourneA1 - 60 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.47
The Oaks1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Jordan Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jordan Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jordan Park?

The cheapest apartment in Jordan Park is The Oaks which is listed at $719, while the average apartment in Jordan Park costs $1,369.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jordan Park?

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 17 regular apartments in Jordan Park 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 Jordan Park?

Cheap apartments in Jordan Park have an average cost of $522 which is $847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jordan Park.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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