
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (47 Rentals)


1501 University Ave

Highland Park Apartments

2303 E 9th St

The 2800 Residences

1333 22nd St

Northtown Apartments

1314 22nd St
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1314 22nd St

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Beaverdale Housing LLC

1464 E 14th St

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Old Main & Drake Apartments

1303 College Ave

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1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

4009 University Ave, Unit 1
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4009 University Ave, Unit #1

Forest Avenue Village

University Village

Uplift Manor

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

614 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Manor

3419 1st St

319 Franklin Ave
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University Terrace Apartments

1314 22nd St

The Grove at Hickman

Sixth Avenue Flats

Garden Court Apartments

The Flats on 21st

Brickstone Apartments

1144 36th Street_INRES

Oak Park Manor
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Clover Creek

3309 University Ave

125 NW Aurora Avenue

Grand Heights

421 College Ave

Alley Landing

1206 39th St

Douglas Woods

The Klein Building
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3840 15th St

1964 Arlington Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Studio Apartments | $905 | $480 | $1,912 |
Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $832 | $480 | $1,912 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $745 | $1,600 |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $1,100 | $1,195 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #49
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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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 $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Park?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Park is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Oak Park costs $830.
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 4 regular apartments in Oak Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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