Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Beaver Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The View on Douglas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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4671 NW 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Flats on 56th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 56th

3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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5902 Hickman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Klein Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Acres
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Acres

3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310

Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Lower Beaver apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Legacy MeadowsS1 Partial RenoStudio,1BA$675
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$680
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$747

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Beaver, IA

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Beaver area is the $1.27 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alley Landing in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,408. The second greatest value Lower Beaver apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Beaver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alley LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.27
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.91
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Beaver Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Beaver?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Beaver is at The View on Douglas listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Beaver Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Beaver Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

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 $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

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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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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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