Cheap Apartments for Rent in the King-irving Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (166 Rentals)

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2537 Lynner Dr

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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 Mezzo on Walnut priced from $350. Highland Park Apartments 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
Mezzo on WalnutAria 31BR,1BA$350
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650

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

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the King-irving Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value King-irving Park apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southwest 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$1.10
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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King-Irving Park, Des Moines, IA

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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 Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ 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 $350 at Mezzo on Walnut.

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 Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special.

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.

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