Cheap Homes for Rent in Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (7 Rentals)

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$815

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 5, 2026

1805 Glenbrook Dr

Des MoinesIA50316

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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 Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Highland Park Apartments 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
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597

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

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot Income Restricted Model at Wilkins Bldg in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Martin Luther King Jr. Park apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Vine Street Lofts starting at $971 with a $1.16 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.
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.10
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
1120 E 6th St apt 31120 E 6th St apt 31BR,1BA$1.19
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.32
10th Street Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
East Village Square1x1-6761BR,1BA$1.26
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Highland Park ApartmentsNon-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Non-Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 219 Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $13,711. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martin Luther King Jr. Park ranging from $450 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 $450 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,069.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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