Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Prospect Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (60 Rentals)

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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

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

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2618 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310
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Uplift Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Highland Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park Manor

3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Kingman Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Garden Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Oak Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Drake Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prospect Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Prospect Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Prospect Park is under $675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Prospect Park?

The cheapest apartment in Prospect Park is The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Prospect Park costs $1,689.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Prospect 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 15 regular apartments in Prospect 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 Prospect Park?

Cheap apartments in Prospect Park have an average cost of $194 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Prospect Park.

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

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.