
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $597 (28 Rentals)


The Drake Apartments

Riverview Oaks Apartments

The Grove at Hickman

3225 5th Ave

1333 22nd Street

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Legacy Meadows

Woodland Meadows

New Haven Apartments

Old Main & Drake Apartments

4009 University Ave, Unit Unit #1
Oak Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Studio Apartments | $738 | $611 | $1,020 |
Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $849 | $597 | $2,294 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $650 | $1,550 |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $1,095 | $1,600 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $1,295 | $1,370 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #47
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Getting Around the Oak Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Park is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Park?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Park is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Oak Park costs $1,335.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Park?
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 36 regular apartments in Oak Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Park?
Cheap apartments in Oak Park have an average cost of $217 which is $1,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Park.
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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