
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Beaver Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (50 Rentals)
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Westchester Square
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1303 College Ave

5915 Urbandale Ave

New Haven Apartments

Hickman One

2300 Beaver Ave

1914 10th St

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas

1617 34th St, Unit 22005

2717 College Ave, Unit 14-1404
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2527 Lynner Dr

3314 Valdez Ct, Unit 305C-LL

Uplift Manor

614 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Manor

Clover Creek

Brickstone Apartments

Douglas Oaks

The View on Douglas
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The Grove at Hickman

Garden Court Apartments

Oak Park Manor

2413 24th St

4671 NW 50th St

The Flats on 56th

5902 Hickman Rd

Alley Landing

Douglas Woods

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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

The Klein Building

2300 Beaver Ave

3840 15th St

1806 Jefferson Ave

Clover Acres

The Birch

1547 13th St

3814 8th Pl

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Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Beaver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Beaver Studio Apartments | $675 | $480 | $710 |
| Lower Beaver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $945 | $480 | $1,640 |
| Lower Beaver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $976 | $645 | $2,500 |
| Lower Beaver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $1,100 | $1,195 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Beaver Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Lower Beaver Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Beaver area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Manor priced from $597. Legacy Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Lower Beaver apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Legacy Meadows | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The View on Douglas | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cornerstone Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Clover Creek | 2/1.5 - Grand Big Buildings | 2BR,1BA | $842 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Hickman One | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Beaver, IA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Beaver area is the $1.00 price per square foot 5000 Twana Dr Model at 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Lower Beaver apartment is the 2/1.5 - Grand Big Buildings Model at Clover Creek starting at $842 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Beaver apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1 | 5000 Twana Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Clover Creek | 2/1.5 - Grand Big Buildings | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Crossroad Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hickman One | Model A | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| New Haven Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Legacy Meadows | S1 Classic | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Beaver Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Beaver Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Beaver Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Beaver Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Beaver is starting from $842 at Clover Creek.
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