Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (7 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

2118 23rd St

Des MoinesIA50310

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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. Beaverdale Housing LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Northwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Clover Creek2/1.5 - Classic2BR,1BA$777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of February 26, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Avenue Village starting at $1,625 with a $1.60 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
Forest Avenue Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.60
Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportationBirch elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.19
Clover Creek2/1.5 - Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!1 BR1BR,1BA$1.67
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Des Moines

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

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,625. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Des Moines ranging from $775 to $1,950.

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 $775 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,459.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Des Moines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Des Moines range from $1,100 to $1,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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