Cheap Homes for Rent in Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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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 (DSM) priced from $547. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725

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

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area is the $0.79 price per square foot 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at AP Lofts starting at $1,485 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines 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.
935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2935 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.79
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.30
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.31
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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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 220 Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $3,850. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martin Luther King Jr. Park ranging from $995 to $2,995.

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 $995 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,804.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park range from $947 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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