Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (4 Rentals)

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property at 1816 Francis Ave

$675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1816 Francis Ave

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.27 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alley Landing in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,408. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alley LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.27
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
2300 Beaver Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.29
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR1BR,1BA$1.59
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
The Flats on 21stStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Des Moines?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $605 to $1,625. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Des Moines ranging from $675 to $2,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Des Moines ranges from $675 to $2,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,473.

Expert Rental Resources

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