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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 Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) 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
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$685
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Kirkwood Glen 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 Kirkwood Glen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.81
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 23120 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$0.76
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Ingersoll TowersAshworth2BR,1BA$0.97
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #9

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 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!

Getting Around the Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 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 Kirkwood Glen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kirkwood Glen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kirkwood Glen is at Northtown Apartments listed at $595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kirkwood Glen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kirkwood Glen Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kirkwood Glen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kirkwood Glen is starting from $747 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM).

What is the most affordable Kirkwood Glen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kirkwood Glen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!