Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (51 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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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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Highland Park Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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2413 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2413 24th St

2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310

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1333 22nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1333 22nd St

1333 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Oak Park Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Chetwynd Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

3519 University AveDes 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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Legacy Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Park Apartments

1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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University Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Apartments

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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
Riverview Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$745
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $1.27 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Alley Landing in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,408. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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.
Alley LandingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.27
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialUpgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.13
Legacy MeadowsB3 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.27
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ManorStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Park ApartmentsStandard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #46

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 $760.

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 $1,408.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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