Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Cultural District Des Moines, IA from $500 (54 Rentals)

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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Eddy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eddy Apartments

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Prix Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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JK Sully 1075
2 Bedroom Apartments

JK Sully 1075

1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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University Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Apartments

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Roosevelt Cultural District, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Cultural District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Cultural District area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ priced from $600. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Cultural District apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersol1BR,1BA$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799
The DrakeC22BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Cultural District, IA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Cultural District area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Roosevelt Cultural District apartment is the 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Cultural District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Imperial Grand PrixImperial 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 22915 Cottage Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Inglewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Cottage Heights on 29th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The DrakeB22BR,1BA$1.46
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio ,1BA$1.59

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Roosevelt Cultural District, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Cultural District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roosevelt Cultural District is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District?

The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District costs $1,405.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roosevelt Cultural District?

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 4 regular apartments in Roosevelt Cultural District 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 Roosevelt Cultural District?

Cheap apartments in Roosevelt Cultural District have an average cost of $123 which is $1,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Cultural District.

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