Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (65 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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3419 1st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3419 1st St

3419 1st StDes Moines, IA 50313

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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Flats on 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1314 22nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1314 22nd St

1314 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Oak Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments priced from $597. Highland Park Manor 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Legacy MeadowsS1 Partial RenoStudio,1BA$675
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the Legacy 2Br/1Ba Model at Welbeck Apartments starting at $745 with a $0.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Clover Creek2/1 - Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.21
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.30

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $745.

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 $1,389.

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 6 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

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.