Cheap Homes for Rent in Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1314 22nd St

$695

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1424 Beaver Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1424 Beaver Ave

Des MoinesIA50311

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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 Highland Park Manor priced from $597. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Kirkwood Glen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
Ingersoll Park StudiosStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$665
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of June 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 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.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Glen

What type of rentals are currently available in Kirkwood Glen?

There are currently 592 Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,468. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkwood Glen ranging from $625 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kirkwood Glen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kirkwood Glen ranges from $625 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kirkwood Glen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kirkwood Glen range from $1,100 to $2,673, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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