Cheap Homes for Rent in the Oak Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 2537 Lynner Dr

$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2537 Lynner Dr

Des MoinesIA50310

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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
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park, IA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park area is the $0.71 price per square foot 1250 9th St Model at 1250 9th St, Unit Unite #1 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Oak Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Northtown Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.92 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.
1250 9th St, Unit Unite #11250 9th St3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
Legacy MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$0.98
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.18
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

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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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Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #46

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

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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 $480 to $2,000. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Park ranging from $675 to $1,925.

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 $675 to $1,925 with an average monthly rent of $1,459.

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.

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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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