Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3x2 Model at New Haven Apartments in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the Legacy 2Br/1Ba Model at Welbeck Apartments starting at $745 with a $0.99 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.
New Haven Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR1BR,1BA$1.67
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.36
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.50
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 83 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $605 to $1,600. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Des Moines ranging from $725 to $1,850.

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 $725 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,351.

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 $1,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $1,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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