
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $550 (157 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Linden Heights area of Des Moines.


732 19th St

732 19th St

732 19th St

Lenox Properties

732 19th St

Village Green

The Concord Building

The Acacia

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments
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Canary Lofts

1123 24th St

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

1314 22nd St

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

1260 34th St
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Lofts on 34th

1108 25th St

Imperial Grand Prix

Pleasant Court

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd St

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1333 22nd St

Grand Colony

3607 Ingersoll Ave
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Hampton House Apartments

Old Main & Drake Apartments

1215 25th St

1076 21st St

Inglewood Apartments

Argonne Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Village on Grand
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Treehouse Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

2500 Grand Ave

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

Four Seasons Apartments

1118 26th St

Newens Dairy Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

722 18th St
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Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Linden Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Heights Studio Apartments | $863 | $595 | $1,912 |
| Linden Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $675 | $2,056 |
| Linden Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $750 | $2,125 |
| Linden Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $1,100 | $1,791 |
| Linden Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $965 | $1,340 |
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There are currently 157 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Linden Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Linden Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 732 19th St priced from $550. Drake West Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Linden Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 19th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Drake West Village | 4 Bed - 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $599 |
| 3309 University Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| The Concord Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| Cottage Grove Corner | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $671 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Month Free Rent Call Today! | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 1314 22nd St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Canary Lofts | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 1123 24th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linden Heights area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Linden Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4216 Ingersoll Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Alta Casa | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Pleasant Street Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Elmhurst | Model C | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 713 20th St, Unit 1915-3 | 713 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Village on Grand | 2 B 1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2820-2822 Kingman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Month Free Rent Call Today! | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 3119 Grand Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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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 732 19th St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Linden Heights costs $995.
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 44 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 $669 which is $326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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