
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North of Grand Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North of Grand area of Des Moines.


The Acacia

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Canary Lofts

The Drake

The Elliott

Imperial Grand Prix

Randolph Apartments

Argonne Apartments

Franklin Court Apartments
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The Fleming Building

The Des Moines Building

The Parker

3000 Grand Apartments

Flux

Ballyard Lofts

Alta Casa
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The Village at Grays Lake

R&T Lofts

Cityville on 9th

Vine Street Lofts

Metro Lofts

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Soll

High Street Lofts

Windsor Square by Broadmoor
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The Deco

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Maxwell

Ingersoll Square

The Griffin Building

Mezzo on Walnut

Total Monthly Price
Confluence on 3rd Apartments

LINC at Gray's Station

Wilkins Bldg

The Meridian
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The Equitable Building

Gateway Lofts

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Vue

Fourth And Court

Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3119 Grand Ave

Grand Manor Apartments
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North of Grand, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North of Grand?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North of Grand Studio Apartments | $946 | $600 | $1,720 |
| North of Grand 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $675 | $2,217 |
| North of Grand 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $750 | $2,900 |
| North of Grand 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,100 | $2,749 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North of Grand Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available North of Grand Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North of Grand area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Acacia priced from $647. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable North of Grand apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Month Free Rent Call Today! | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 3119 Grand Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
| Canary Lofts | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | Imperial 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $746 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | Appling | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Treehouse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Winona | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| The Fleming Building | #2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North of Grand, IA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North of Grand area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value North of Grand apartment is the Market Rate Model at Wilkins Bldg starting at $1,400 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North of Grand apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Alta Casa | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Gateway Lofts | Ankeny | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Boone | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Village on Grand | 2 B 1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 3119 Grand Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Franklin Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom Cozy Cottage | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Month Free Rent Call Today! | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North of Grand Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North of Grand?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North of Grand is under $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North of Grand?
The cheapest apartment in North of Grand is The Pointe on Fleur Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in North of Grand costs $1,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North of Grand?
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 39 regular apartments in North of Grand 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 North of Grand?
Cheap apartments in North of Grand have an average cost of $169 which is $1,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North of Grand.
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