Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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$1,130

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3001 30th St

Des MoinesIA50310
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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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1314 22nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Flats on 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1312 22nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1312 22nd St

1312 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1414 30th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1414 30th St

1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2300 Beaver Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310

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Cheapest Available Northwest Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clover Creek priced from $647. Douglas Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Northwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic Big Buildings1BR,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
1333 22nd St1-bedroom 13331BR,1BA$740
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Forest Avenue VillageStudioStudio,1BA$756
Cornerstone Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
New Haven Apartments2x12BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3x2 Model at New Haven Apartments in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the 2/1 Duplex - Grand Model at Clover Creek starting at $1,195 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Clover Creek2/1 Duplex - Grand2BR,1BA$1.52
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Calvin Square 55+1BR1BR,1BA$1.52
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR1BR,1BA$1.59
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.36
Cornerstone Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Forest Avenue VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Des Moines is at Douglas Oaks listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Des Moines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Des Moines Apartment is $647 at Clover Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Des Moines is starting from $745 at Welbeck Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northwest Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Haven Apartments and starts from $1,155.

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