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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 Concord Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Linden Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Lenox PropertiesDrake B1BR,1BA$750
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS1PwvStudio,1BA$765
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$775
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of June 02, 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 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,195 with a $1.14 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
Alta Casa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
River Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.15
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
FREE 2nd Month's Rent When You Apply Within 24 Hours of Your Tour at Weston Park Apartments!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$1.21
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.99
Finn Apartmentsfin-1r1BR,1BA$1.25
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA

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

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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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Linden Heights is The Pointe on Fleur Apartments which is listed at $675, 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 47 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 $484 which is $691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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