Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (151 Rentals)

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Lenox Properties
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$595 - $1,250
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$595 - $1,250
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Drake
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$695 - $860
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$630 - $795
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$65
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$695 - $860
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hampton House Apartments
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$699 - $1,599
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$599 - $1,499
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$100
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$699 - $1,599
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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City Square Lofts
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$727 - $2,666
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$694 - $2,633
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$33
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$727 - $2,666
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$774 - $1,339
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$769 - $1,334
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$5
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$774 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$790 - $1,310
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$785 - $1,305
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$790 - $1,310
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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New Haven Apartments
$800 - $1,295
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$731 - $1,226
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$800 - $1,295
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Haven Apartments

2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 Townhall Apartments priced from $461. Clover Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Kirkwood Glen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhall ApartmentsStudio- Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$461
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$575
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
Ingersoll Park StudiosStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Kirkwood Glen apartment is the 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.02 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.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Ingersoll TowersDrake3BR,2BA$0.86
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$0.96
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93

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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!

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 Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Kirkwood Glen costs $1,469.

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 85 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 $161 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kirkwood Glen.

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