
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (102 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Linden Heights area of Des Moines.


Lenox Properties

Village Green

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1215 23rd St

The Acacia

Stockbridge Apartments

Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607

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The Drake

River Oaks Apartments

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Hampton House Apartments
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Argonne Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Pleasant Court

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Ingersoll Towers

1217 24th St

Old Main & Drake Apartments

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Imperial Grand Prix

Village on Grand
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Treehouse Apartments

Hamilton Apartments

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Deer Ridge

Four Seasons Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

722 18th St

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Weston Park Apartments

Reagan House

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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
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3519 University Ave

The Elmhurst

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628 37th St

High Street Brickstone

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Canary Lofts

4010 University

2805 Cottage Grove Ave

University Place Lofts

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University Village
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

Des Moines Greystone Homes

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560 29th St

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

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Soll

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

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Finn Apartments

Ingersoll Square Lofts

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1820 Pleasant St, Unit 1

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High Street Lofts
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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 | $914 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Linden Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $650 | $4,365 |
| Linden Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $749 | $3,531 |
| Linden Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $1,025 | $3,227 |
| Linden Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $965 | $1,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 102 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Lenox Properties | Greenwood A | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Drake | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Ingersoll Towers | Riley | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Finn Apartments | fin-2p | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| 560 29th St | 560 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1215 23rd St | 1215 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| The 31st Street Apartments | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12 | 1136 1/2 68th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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 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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