Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King-irving Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (186 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$593
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished2BR,1BA$0.94
3614 6th Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 23120 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$0.84
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.00
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.03
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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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

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

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

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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