Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North of Grand Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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$900 - $1,650Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

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915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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North of Grand, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Village Green priced from $600. The Acacia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable North of Grand apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The Fleming Building#2 - StudioStudio,1BA$695
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$710
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$725
The Drake ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$775
Argonne ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799
The Griffin BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$800
Ingersoll TowersGreenwood2BR,1BA$806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North of Grand, IA

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the North of Grand area is the $0.70 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value North of Grand apartment is the C6 Model at Vue starting at $1,745 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North of Grand apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.70
VueC63BR,2BA$1.25
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.10
Ingersoll TowersAshworth2BR,1BA$0.94
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.00
3000 Grand Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$1.07
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The Drake ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.24

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North Of Grand, Des Moines, IA

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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 $806.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North of Grand?

The cheapest apartment in North of Grand is The Pointe on Fleur which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in North of Grand costs $1,801.

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 34 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 $184 which is $1,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North of Grand.

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