Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $745 (37 Rentals)

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$825 - $860
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1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1914 10th St
$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1914 10th St

Des MoinesIA50314

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Drake West Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake West Village

1315 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
Student Housing
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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Highland Park Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
Senior Living
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Clover Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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1312 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1312 22nd St

1312 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311

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1414 30th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1414 30th St

1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4004 University
2 Bedroom Apartments

4004 University

4004 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Douglas Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Alley Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alley Landing

2701 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oak Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #49

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Drake West Village which is listed at $699, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.