Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (106 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Flats on 21st priced from $595. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Linden Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$675
Canary LoftsS1 - Studio AStudio,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Linden Heights area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Linden Heights apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished2BR,1BA$0.94
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 23120 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$0.87
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.00
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.05
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$1.07
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Linden Heights is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Linden Heights costs $1,370.

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 36 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 $225 which is $1,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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