
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mondamin Presidential Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (185 Rentals)
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3721 Cottage Grove Ave

Lenox Properties

Highland Park Apartments

Village Green

The 2800 Residences

The Concord Building

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

The Acacia
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3419 1st St

Legacy Meadows

The Des Moines Building

The Drake

The Grove at Hickman

Civic Center Court Apartments

Hampton House Apartments

1108 25th St

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Elliott
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East Village Square

Pleasant Court

1333 22nd St

Arlington Hallett

1314 22nd St

MLK Brickstone Apartments

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Riverview Oaks Apartments

614 Douglas Ave
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Old Main & Drake Apartments

Northtown Apartments

Inglewood Apartments

Argonne Apartments

The Lyon

Village on Grand

Stockbridge Apartments

The Griffin Building

New Haven Apartments
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2537 Lynner Dr

1303 College Ave

1215 25th St

The Fleming Building

Four Seasons Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

1312 22nd St

Treehouse Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts
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Mondamin Presidential, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mondamin Presidential?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondamin Presidential Studio Apartments | $929 | $480 | $1,976 |
| Mondamin Presidential 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $480 | $3,012 |
| Mondamin Presidential 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $745 | $4,055 |
| Mondamin Presidential 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $1,100 | $2,673 |
| Mondamin Presidential 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $965 | $1,634 |
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There are currently 185 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mondamin Presidential Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Mondamin Presidential Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mondamin Presidential area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments priced from $480. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Mondamin Presidential apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $480 |
| Lenox Properties | Greenwood A | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Clover Creek | 0/1 - Grand | Studio,1BA | $597 |
| Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| The Concord Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mondamin Presidential, IA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mondamin Presidential area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Mondamin Presidential 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 Mondamin Presidential apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 Grand Apartments | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Alta Casa | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| MLK Brickstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 933 18th St | The Olive | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special | Upgraded 2 BR/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMondamin Presidential, Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mondamin Presidential Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mondamin Presidential?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mondamin Presidential is under $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mondamin Presidential?
The cheapest apartment in Mondamin Presidential is The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Mondamin Presidential costs $1,584.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mondamin Presidential?
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 81 regular apartments in Mondamin Presidential 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 Mondamin Presidential?
Cheap apartments in Mondamin Presidential have an average cost of $278 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mondamin Presidential.
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