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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 (DSM) priced from $547. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Oak Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $0.94 price per square foot Classic 2-Bed Model at The Birch (Douglas Terrace) in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $797. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the New Vibe 2 Bedrooms Model at Rivers Run starting at $905 with a $1.37 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.
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
University Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.13
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.43
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Park?

There are currently 253 Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,626. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Park ranging from $945 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Park ranges from $945 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,446.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Park range from $1,380 to $2,626, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $1,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,420.

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