
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King-irving Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (186 Rentals)
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Highland Park Apartments

Clover Creek

1116 E Seneca Ave

1300 E Seneca Ave

Village Green

1200 E Seneca Ave

1108 E Seneca Ave

The Acacia

1132 E Seneca Ave
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Stockbridge Apartments

The Grove at Hickman

The Drake Apartments

Hampton House Apartments

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Imperial Grand Prix

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Pleasant Court

East Village Square

1333 22nd Street

The Scott at East Village

3225 5th Ave

MLK Brickstone Apartments

418 East Grand
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1234 E Seneca Ave

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Eagle View Lofts

The Des Moines Building

Inglewood Apartments
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Village on Grand

The Griffin Building

3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 2

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The Fleming Building

Four Seasons Apartments

The James on Grand
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King-irving Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in King-irving Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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King-irving Park Studio Apartments | $914 | $535 | $2,364 |
King-irving Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $547 | $3,544 |
King-irving Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $650 | $3,780 |
King-irving Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,000 | $2,774 |
King-irving Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,861 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 186 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the King-irving Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 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 King-irving Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clover Creek | 0/1 - Classic | Studio,1BA | $593 |
The Flats on 21st | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Northtown Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in King-irving Park, IA
As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the King-irving Park 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 King-irving Park 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 King-irving Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3612 Ingersoll Ave | 2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
3614 6th Ave | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 3120 Cottage Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #3 | 1215 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2 | 713 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
The Flats on 21st | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKing-Irving Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #2
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the King-irving Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 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 King-irving Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in King-irving Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in King-irving Park is under $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in King-irving Park?
The cheapest apartment in King-irving Park is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in King-irving Park costs $2,087.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in King-irving 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 87 regular apartments in King-irving 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 King-irving Park?
Cheap apartments in King-irving Park have an average cost of $151 which is $1,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in King-irving Park.
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