Cheap Homes for Rent in Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. 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 Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Kirkwood Glen apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Vine Street Lofts starting at $1,188 with a $1.01 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.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.12
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.02
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Glen

What type of rentals are currently available in Kirkwood Glen?

There are currently 568 Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $16,390. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkwood Glen ranging from $695 to $2,700.

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 $695 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,639.

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 $995 to $3,285, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $1,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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