
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (207 Rentals)


The Parker

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Tempo East Village

Velocity

The Lyon

East Village Square

Canary Lofts

Level

219 E Grand
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E300

Carbon 550

Riverview Oaks Apartments

Northtown Apartments

Legacy Meadows

The Drake

University Village

College Hill Apartments

Forest Avenue Village

Civic Center Court Apartments
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The Scott at East Village

Four Seasons Apartments

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments

Forest Ave Townhomes

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The Winford Apartments

1333 22nd St

722 18th St

Cornerstone Apartments

718 18th St
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The Elmhurst

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Pleasant Court

Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

University Place Lofts

MLK Brickstone Apartments

The 2800 Residences

Highland Park Apartments

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430 E Locust St, Unit 430 East Locust #4

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1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4
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4009 University Ave

400 E Locust St

4009 University Ave, Unit 3

4009 University Ave, Unit 1

1303 College Ave

1501 University Ave

2303 E 9th St

1076 21st St

1118 26th St

1306 34th St
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Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prospect Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park Studio Apartments | $1,004 | $480 | $2,061 |
Prospect Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $480 | $2,061 |
| Prospect Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $725 | $4,055 |
| Prospect Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $1,100 | $2,445 |
| Prospect Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $965 | $1,634 |
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Largest Available Prospect Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Prospect Park area of Des Moines, IA is found at Level and is listed at 924 square feet priced from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | A11 - With Den | 924 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| 3309 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 850 Sq Ft | $700 |
| Vue | A5 | 849 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| University Place Lofts | 800 Sq Ft | $900 | |
| Velocity | A8 | 780 Sq Ft | $1,529 |
| Velocity | A8 | 780 Sq Ft | $1,529 |
| 2820-2822 Kingman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 750 Sq Ft | $745 |
| 718 18th St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Solarium | 750 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| 722 18th St | 1x1 | 700 Sq Ft | $845 |
| The Elmhurst | Model C | 600 Sq Ft | $865 |
Cheapest Available Prospect Park 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Prospect Park of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model starting from $550 at 732 19th St. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Prospect Park is currently $1,174. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 732 19th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $550 |
| Highland Park Manor | Standard 1 Bed | $597 |
| Highland Park Apartments | Standard 1 Bed | $597 |
| 319 Franklin Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $599 |
| 1314 22nd St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $695 |
| Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $695 |
| The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | $695 |
| Legacy Meadows | A1 Classic | $695 |
| 3309 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $700 |
| Ten Fold | 1BR/1.0BA | $725 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Prospect Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Prospect Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Prospect Park is at 732 19th St listed at $550.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Prospect Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Prospect Park is $1,174.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Prospect Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Prospect Park is a 924 square feet unit starting from $1,495 at Level.
What is the average size for Prospect Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Prospect Park is currently 850 sq ft.
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