Cheap Homes for Rent in the Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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property at 732 19th St

$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 732 19th St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1137 44th St

$850

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1137 44th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 2500 Grand Ave

$875

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312

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property at 1914 10th St

$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1914 10th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1617 34th St

$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1617 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 3314 Valdez Ct

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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3314 Valdez Ct

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1144 Polk Blvd

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1144 Polk Blvd

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1123 24th St

$1,185

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1829 48th St

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1829 48th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 417 44th St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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417 44th St

Des MoinesIA50312

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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 Studio unit found at The Flats on 21st priced from $495. 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
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio,1BA$495
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
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
1123 24th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1250 9th St Model at 1250 9th St, Unit Unite #1 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,200. 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.
1250 9th St, Unit Unite #11250 9th St3BR,1.5BA$0.71
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
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
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90
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 596 Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,715. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkwood Glen ranging from $550 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 $550 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,788.

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 $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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