
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McKinley School Columbus Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (116 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the McKinley School Columbus Park area of Des Moines.


2825 SE 14th St

Village Green

732 19th St

The Concord Building

The Des Moines Building

Arlington Hallett

Pioneer Estates

Park Forest

The Elliott
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1333 22nd St

Pleasant Court

Capitol Heights

1314 22nd St

East Village Square

732 19th St

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd St

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Maverick Apartments

2136 Lyon St

City Square Lofts

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Evergreen Terrace

The Fleming Building

Argonne Apartments

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Civic Center Court Apartments
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Park Ridge Apartments

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The Scott at East Village

Rosemont Place

Jackson Crossing

722 18th St

Court Ave Lofts

R&T Lofts

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

The Jefferson
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Southbrook Green

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Woodside Park Apartments

High Street Brickstone

718 18th St

Harbach Lofts

The Parker

Eagle View Lofts/Townhomes

Finn Apartments

The Village at Grays Lake
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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 | $1,002 | $600 | $1,791 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $699 | $3,158 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $769 | $4,055 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,100 | $2,788 |
| McKinley School Columbus Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $965 | $1,634 |
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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 Village Green priced from $600. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable McKinley School Columbus Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| 732 19th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| The Concord Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio East | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Flats on 21st | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| East Village Square | Sayers - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Capitol Heights | One-Bedroom Apartment in a Secure Building – Li... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McKinley School Columbus Park, IA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the McKinley School Columbus Park area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value McKinley School Columbus Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Rosemont Place | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| MLK Brickstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Sutton Hill | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 $625 at 732 19th St.
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 $769 at Park Forest.
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 1201 E Bell Avenue and starts from $1,100.
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