
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (63 Rentals)


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3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Lenox Properties

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

The 2800 Residences

The Concord Building

The Acacia
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Hampton House Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

The Elliott

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Argonne Apartments

East Village Square

Randolph Apartments
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City Square Lofts

Old Main & Drake Apartments

The Griffin Building

Imperial Grand Prix

Treehouse Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

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The Scott at East Village

Reagan House

The Parker @ Seventh
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Forest Avenue Village

Canary Lofts

The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

Flux

E300

Lofts on 34th

418 East Grand

Ingersoll Square Lofts
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Fourth And Court

The Deco

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Mezzo on Walnut

3721 Cottage Grove Ave

National Biscuit Flats

Harrington Studios

3809 University Ave
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Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kirkwood Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirkwood Glen Studio Apartments | $908 | $480 | $2,496 |
| Kirkwood Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $480 | $3,240 |
| Kirkwood Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $745 | $2,900 |
| Kirkwood Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $1,100 | $2,673 |
| Kirkwood Glen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $965 | $2,499 |
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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 Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Kirkwood Glen costs $1,808.
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 80 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 $196 which is $1,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kirkwood Glen.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.







