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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,100 (1 Rental)
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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 | $882 | $480 | $2,491 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $867 | $480 | $2,394 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $745 | $1,715 |
Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $1,100 | $1,584 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #46
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
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1458)
2 out of 10
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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 $760.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Park?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Park is New Haven Apartments which is listed at $1,155, while the average apartment in Oak Park costs $1,408.
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 7 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 $184 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Park.
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