Cheap Homes for Rent in Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Kirkwood Glen area of Des Moines.

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$800

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$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 2527 Lynner Dr

$1,099

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$1,099

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$1,099

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2527 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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 Mezzo on Walnut priced from $350. Clover Creek 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
Mezzo on WalnutAria 31BR,1BA$350
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Kirkwood Glen apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.75 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.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
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 580 Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $17,854. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkwood Glen ranging from $525 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 $525 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,761.

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 $4,378, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $2,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

Expert Rental Resources

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