Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jordan Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$825 - $925
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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4925 South Union St

Des MoinesIA50315

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South View Apartments
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South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
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McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315

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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 Valley Acres Apartments priced from $650. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Jordan Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS1PwvStudio,1BA$765
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$767
Sutton HillB12BR,1BA$800
Rosemont PlaceB12BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jordan Park, IA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jordan Park area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Jordan Park apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 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.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Willow Bend2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
The JeffersonJefferson 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.04
McKinley Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.99
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Jordan Park, Des Moines, IA

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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 Valley Acres Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Jordan Park costs $1,272.

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 16 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 $150 which is $1,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jordan Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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