Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Linden Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (83 Rentals)

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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312

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. Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Kingman Gardens1BR1BR,1BA$715
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$715
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
The Pointe on FleurNO RENT UNTIL AUGUST 1st! Call today before th...2BR,1BA$765
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$771

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Linden Heights, IA

As of July 12, 2025 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 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park 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
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Ingersoll Flats2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
The Pointe on FleurNO RENT UNTIL AUGUST 1st! Call today before th...2BR,1BA$0.87
Kingman Gardens2BR2BR,1BA$1.13
The Drake ApartmentsC22BR,1BA$1.24
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.21

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Linden Heights, Des Moines, IA

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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 $771.

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

The cheapest apartment in Linden Heights is Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Linden Heights costs $1,500.

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 25 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 $389 which is $1,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Linden Heights.

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