Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Northwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 Clover Creek priced from $593. The Flats on 21st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Northwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$593
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$650
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Avenue Village in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Alley Landing starting at $935 with a $1.09 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.
Forest Avenue Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Recently updated apartmentsBirch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.11
Clover Creek2/1.5 Duplex - Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck ApartmentsUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.19
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!1 BR1BR,1BA$1.67
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.13
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.27
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Des Moines is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Northwest Des Moines costs $1,500.

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 31 regular apartments in Northwest Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.