
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North of Grand Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (18 Rentals)
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Village on Grand

Ingersoll Towers

The Acacia

The James on Grand

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628 37th St
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3921 Ingersoll Ave

3667 Grand Ave

643-651 31st St

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4000 INGERSOLL

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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 | $980 | $600 | $1,755 |
| North of Grand 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $680 | $2,338 |
| North of Grand 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $775 | $3,517 |
| North of Grand 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,025 | $4,100 |
| North of Grand 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
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There are currently 18 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. Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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 |
| Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The 31st Street Apartments | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Ingersoll Towers | Woodlawn | 2BR,2BA | $902 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North of Grand, IA
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North of Grand area is the $2.51 price per square foot Floor Plan H Model at The James on Grand in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $3,517. The second greatest value North of Grand apartment is the Floor Plan F - 1283 SF 2 Bedro Model at 4000 INGERSOLL starting at $2,621 with a $2.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James on Grand | Floor Plan H | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 4000 INGERSOLL | Floor Plan F - 1283 SF 2 Bedro | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Sage Independence | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.83 |
| Ingersoll Towers | Riley | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| The 31st Street Apartments | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 628 37th St | 628 37th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | Grand Prix 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $3,517.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North of Grand?
The cheapest apartment in North of Grand is Village on Grand which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in North of Grand costs $2,499.
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 55 regular apartments in North of Grand that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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