
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (30 Rentals)


Riverview Oaks Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

The Elliott

East Village Square

Randolph Apartments
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Jackson Crossing

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418 East Grand

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Fourth And Court

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Studio Apartments | $989 | $480 | $1,775 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $480 | $3,117 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $767 | $2,934 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,095 | $2,798 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,544 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #16
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA
East High School
Hiatt Middle School
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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 $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is Riverview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park costs $9,450.
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 59 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 $193 which is $9,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
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