Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $800 (5 Rentals)

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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 Beaverdale Housing LLC priced from $710. Oakview Terrace 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
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710
Forest Avenue Village0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $0.94 price per square foot Classic 2-Bed Model at The Birch (Douglas Terrace) in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $797. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Alley Landing starting at $790 with a $1.22 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.
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Alley LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Forest Avenue Village0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.83
Clover Creek0/1Studio ,1BA$1.32
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

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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 $547 to $1,695. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Des Moines ranging from $825 to $2,250.

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 $825 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,786.

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