Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (156 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Linden Heights area of Des Moines.

property at 732 19th St

$595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 732 19th St

$625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 732 19th St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

732 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1300 34th St

$825

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1300 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Linden Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$720
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of July 17, 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 Bedroom 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 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.97
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#12921 High St1BR,1BA$1.24
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$1.21
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $725.

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 $625, while the average apartment in Linden Heights costs $1,272.

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 $555 which is $717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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