Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley School Columbus Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (104 Rentals)

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3716 SE 14th St

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McKinley School Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Village Green priced from $600. Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable McKinley School Columbus Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Sutton HillA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$627
Pioneer EstatesB11BR,1BA$690
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Delester- 811 16th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$715
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley School Columbus Park, IA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the McKinley School Columbus Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value McKinley School Columbus Park apartment is the CA-C4 Income Restricted Model at Court Ave Lofts starting at $1,080 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
Sevastopol Station1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Delester- 811 16th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.08
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinley School Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the McKinley School Columbus Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McKinley School Columbus Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park is at Village Green listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinley School Columbus Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McKinley School Columbus Park Apartment is $636 at Sutton Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McKinley School Columbus Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McKinley School Columbus Park is starting from $709 at Sutton Hill.

What is the most affordable McKinley School Columbus Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McKinley School Columbus Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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