Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King-irving Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (205 Rentals)

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King-irving Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available King-irving Park Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
Ingersoll Park StudiosStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$665
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King-irving Park, IA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the King-irving Park area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value King-irving Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for King-irving Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
King-Irving Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap King-irving Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in King-irving Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in King-irving Park is at Village Green listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom King-irving Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom King-irving Park Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom King-irving Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in King-irving Park is starting from $745 at Welbeck Apartments.

What is the most affordable King-irving Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap King-irving Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.