Cheap Homes for Rent in Lower Beaver Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

4204 Franklin Ave

Des MoinesIA50310

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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 The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments priced from $480. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $548. Here are the most affordable Lower Beaver apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$480
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Clover Creek0/1 - GrandStudio,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Beaver, IA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Beaver area is the $1.27 price per square foot Sycamore Model at Johnston Gardens Apartments in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,280. 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.
Johnston Gardens ApartmentsSycamore2BR,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
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$0.76
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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Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Beaver

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Beaver?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Lower Beaver, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $1,550. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Beaver ranging from $800 to $2,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Beaver?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Beaver ranges from $800 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,446.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Beaver?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Beaver range from $1,100 to $1,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,410 to $1,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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