Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (102 Rentals)

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1215 23rd St
$625 - $795
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1215 23rd St

1215 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Drake
$695 - $960
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$630 - $895
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$695 - $960
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The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hampton House Apartments
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$699 - $1,599
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$599 - $1,499
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$100

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$699 - $1,599
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Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Weston Park Apartments
$850 - $1,050
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$814 - $1,014
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$36

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$850 - $1,050
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Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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$850

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$850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Canary Lofts
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$890 - $1,775
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$885 - $1,770
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$890 - $1,775
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Village
$900 - $975
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$815 - $890
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$85

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$900 - $975
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University Village

2225 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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560 29th St
$975 - $1,025
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$975 - $1,025

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$975 - $1,025
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560 29th St

560 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Soll
$989 - $2,178
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$886 - $2,075
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$103

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$989 - $2,178
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Finn Apartments
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$995 - $1,125
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$990 - $1,120
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$995 - $1,125
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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1820 Pleasant St, Unit 1
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 15

1820 Pleasant St, Unit 1

1820 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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High Street Lofts
$1,095 - $1,395
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$1,075 - $1,375
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$20

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$1,095 - $1,395
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High Street Lofts

1601 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Linden Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linden Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. The Acacia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Linden Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linden Heights 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 Linden Heights apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $860 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Linden Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.80
Finn Apartmentsfin-2p2BR,2BA$0.99
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$1.03
1215 23rd St1215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.02
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$1.07
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #33

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Linden Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Linden Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Linden Heights is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Linden Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Linden Heights is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Linden Heights costs $1,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Linden Heights?

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 56 regular apartments in Linden Heights 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 Linden Heights?

Cheap apartments in Linden Heights have an average cost of $317 which is $858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.

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