
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley School Columbus Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $525 (123 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the McKinley School Columbus Park area of Des Moines.


732 19th St

732 19th St

732 19th St

1501 University Ave

Village Green

The Concord Building

1333 22nd St

Arlington Hallett

1314 22nd St
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Pleasant Court

Capitol Heights

1314 22nd St

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The Fleming Building

Civic Center Court Apartments
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Wakonda Village

Evergreen Terrace

Argonne Apartments

Flux

Stockbridge Apartments

The Griffin Building

Randolph Apartments

Rosemont Place

The Des Moines Building
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The Parker

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Park Ridge Apartments

The Village at Grays Lake

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The Scott at East Village

722 18th St

418 East Grand

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713 20th St, Unit 1915-3

Finn Apartments

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes
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The Elmhurst

High Street Brickstone

The Jefferson

Jackson Crossing

718 18th St

Maxwell

East Village Square

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Woodside Park Apartments

E300

Prairie Winds
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley School Columbus Park Studio Apartments | $1,021 | $525 | $2,360 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,248 | $595 | $5,581 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $795 | $3,705 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,050 | $2,720 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $965 | $1,561 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 732 19th St priced from $550. The Concord Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable McKinley School Columbus Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 19th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $550 |
| The Concord Building | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $630 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio East | Studio, 1BA | $695 |
| 1314 22nd St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR, 1BA | $699 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR, 1BA | $705 |
| The Elliott | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $710 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $725 |
| Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley School Columbus Park, IA
As of September 22, 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 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 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting at $1,275 with a $0.93 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Southbrook Green | 3 Bedroom 2 bath | 3BR, 2BA | $1.08 |
| Rosemont Place | B5 - Renovated | 2BR, 2BA | $1.05 |
| 713 20th St, Unit 1915-3 | 713 20th St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.09 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
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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 732 19th St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park costs $1,269.
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 57 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 $309 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McKinley School Columbus Park.
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