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Northtown Apartments
3830 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Highland Park Apartments
1216-1306 E Seneca AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Drake Apartments
1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1333 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Riverview Oaks Apartments
1420 Pennsylvania AveDes Moines, IA 50316
1217 24th St
Des MoinesIA50311
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Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Woodland Meadows
3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #3
1215 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2411 Welbeck RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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New Haven Apartments
2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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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 | $986 | $595 | $2,997 |
| Oak Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $916 | $597 | $2,997 |
| Oak Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $650 | $1,550 |
| Oak Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $1,100 | $1,625 |
| Oak Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,295 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Highland Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Oak Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Northtown Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
| Clover Creek | 0/1 - Classic | Studio,1BA | $611 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Drake Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Old Main & Drake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
| Woodland Meadows | Super Deluxe 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IA
As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $0.80 price per square foot 1215 23rd St Model at 1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #3 in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Alley Landing starting at $935 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #3 | 1215 23rd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Alley Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportation | Birch elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1120 E 6th St apt 3 | 1120 E 6th St apt 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Skyloft Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special | Legacy 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Douglas Oaks | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Non-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $795.
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 $1,467.
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 3 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 $101 which is $1,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Park.
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