Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North of Grand Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Grand at 36th
Studio Apartments

Grand at 36th

505 36th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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3667 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

3667 Grand Ave

3667 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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643-651 31st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

643-651 31st St

643-651 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312

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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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4000 INGERSOLL
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4000 INGERSOLL

4000 Ingersoll 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 The Acacia priced from $647. The 31st Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $693. Here are the most affordable North of Grand apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$693
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$772
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799
Ingersoll TowersGreenwood2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North of Grand, IA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the North of Grand area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value North of Grand apartment is the Floor Plan B - 1377 SF 2 Bedro Model at 4000 INGERSOLL starting at $2,757 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.81
4000 INGERSOLLFloor Plan B - 1377 SF 2 Bedro2BR,2BA$2.00
The James on GrandFloor Plan F2BR,2BA$2.10
Sage Independence2A2BR,2BA$3.66
Ingersoll TowersAshworth2BR,1BA$0.96
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Of Grand, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #20

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North of Grand Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North of Grand Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North of Grand?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North of Grand is at The Acacia listed at $647.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North of Grand Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North of Grand Apartment is $693 at The 31st Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North of Grand Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North of Grand is starting from $825 at Ingersoll Towers.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!