Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (42 Rentals)

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Highland Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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3419 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3419 1st St

3419 1st StDes Moines, IA 50313

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Oak Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Grand Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Heights

3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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421 College Ave
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421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Klein Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is under $826.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park costs $2,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

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 52 regular apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

Cheap apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park have an average cost of $161 which is $2,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.