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Village Green
1042 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1815 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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1305 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Pioneer Estates
1204 Hartford AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Forest
2101 E Virginia AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Pleasant Court
708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Capitol Heights
1414-1424 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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MLK Brickstone Apartments
1051 19th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Sutton Hill
2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Jefferson
3708 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Argonne Apartments
1729 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maverick Apartments
1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Woodside Park Apartments
3301 SE 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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722 18th St
722 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Court Ave Lofts
308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Southbrook Green
1516 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Elmhurst
833 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Griffin Building
319 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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High Street Brickstone
1710 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Madison Flats
1720 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Velocity
225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Village at Grays Lake
2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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200 Grand Ave
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maxwell
915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2207 E Park AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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McKinley School Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| McKinley School Columbus Park Studio Apartments | $1,015 | $600 | $1,860 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $650 | $4,132 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $765 | $2,894 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,100 | $2,833 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available McKinley School Columbus Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the McKinley School Columbus Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Flats on 21st priced from $550. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable McKinley School Columbus Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Flats on 21st | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Rosemont Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $682 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio East | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $708 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley School Columbus Park, IA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinley School Columbus Park area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value McKinley School Columbus Park apartment is the Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes starting at $1,275 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McKinley School Columbus Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Rosemont Place | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Finn Apartments | fin-2r | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Flats on 21st | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley School Columbus Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McKinley School Columbus Park is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park?
The cheapest apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park costs $1,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McKinley School Columbus 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 74 regular apartments in McKinley School Columbus 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 McKinley School Columbus Park?
Cheap apartments in McKinley School Columbus Park have an average cost of $179 which is $1,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley School Columbus Park.
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