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Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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2411 Welbeck RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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New Haven Apartments
2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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2110 26th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1334 32nd St
1334 32nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2901-2905 Hickman Rd
2901-2905 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Vintage Park Cooperative of Beaverdale
3001 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Park Apartments
1304 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2300 Beaver Ave
2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1424 30th St
1424 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2525 Lincoln Ave
2525 Lincoln AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1408 31st St
1408 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1410 32nd St
1410 32nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Uplift Manor
2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1414 30th St
1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Birch
3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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3800 Martin Luther King Jr Pky
3800 Martin Luther King Jr PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Brickstone Apartments
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1333 22nd St
1333 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Beaverdale Apartments
3505 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2519 Clarkson Ave
2519 Clarkson AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Northwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Des Moines Studio Apartments | $789 | $605 | $909 |
| Northwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $886 | $675 | $1,125 |
| Northwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $745 | $1,550 |
| Northwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,100 | $1,584 |
| Northwest Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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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 Studio unit found at Douglas Oaks priced from $650. The 2800 Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Northwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| The 2800 Residences | 2nd Floor - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Flats on 21st | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| 2413 24th St | 2 Bedroom- 2411 24th | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| Clover Creek | 2/1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| New Haven Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Forest Ave Townhomes | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.03 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alley Landing in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the 3x2 Model at New Haven Apartments starting at $1,155 with a $1.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Landing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| New Haven Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special | Upgraded 2 BR/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Clover Creek | 2/1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Forest Ave Townhomes | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Flats on 21st | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2413 24th St | 2 Bedroom- 2411 24th | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
| The 2800 Residences | 2nd Floor - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Des Moines is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Des Moines is The 2800 Residences which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Northwest Des Moines costs $1,368.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Des Moines?
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 1 regular apartments in Northwest Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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