Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (185 Rentals)

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property at 1260 34th St

$695 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1300 34th St

$800 - $825

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1300 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1118 26th St

$750 - $825

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1118 26th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kirkwood Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kirkwood Glen area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 732 19th St priced from $550. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Kirkwood Glen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$550
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Canary LoftsStudio AStudio,1BA$695
1123 24th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen 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 Kirkwood Glen apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,235 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kirkwood Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The ElmhurstModel C1BR,1BA$0.96
713 20th St, Unit 1915-3713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.06
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. 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, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kirkwood Glen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kirkwood Glen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kirkwood Glen is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kirkwood Glen?

The cheapest apartment in Kirkwood Glen is 732 19th St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Kirkwood Glen costs $1,172.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kirkwood Glen?

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 47 regular apartments in Kirkwood Glen 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 Kirkwood Glen?

Cheap apartments in Kirkwood Glen have an average cost of $381 which is $791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kirkwood Glen.

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