Cheap Homes for Rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 917 Maury St

$975

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917 Maury St

Des MoinesIA50309

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802 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50309

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

Cheapest Available Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Highland Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, IA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area is the $1.25 price per square foot C3 Model at 5Fifty5 in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,758. The second greatest value Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartment is the 1250 9th St Model at 1250 9th St, Unit Unite #1 starting at $1,200 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5Fifty5C33BR,2.5BA$1.25
1250 9th St, Unit Unite #11250 9th St3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Court Ave LoftsCA-C8 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.26
Union at Rivers Edge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09

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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,802. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martin Luther King Jr. Park ranging from $655 to $3,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Martin Luther King Jr. Park ranges from $655 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,380.

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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

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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

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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.