Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (117 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 Studio unit found at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. 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
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Treehouse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Weston Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Linden Heights area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Linden Heights apartment is the 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.02 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.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$0.97
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 121136 1/2 68th St1BR,1BA$0.99
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
Weston Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.03
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$1.07
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 $719.

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

The cheapest apartment in Linden Heights is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Linden Heights costs $1,395.

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 57 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 $427 which is $968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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