Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Cultural District Des Moines, IA from $500 (73 Rentals)

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$825

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1300 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1144 Polk Blvd

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1144 Polk Blvd

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1427 31st St

$839 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1427 31st St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 417 44th St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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417 44th St

Des MoinesIA50312
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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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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes 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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Eddy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eddy Apartments

1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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3119 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3119 Grand Ave

3119 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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1110 29th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1110 29th St

1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
2 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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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 The Acacia priced from $647. 3119 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Cultural District apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Lenox PropertiesDrake B1BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Imperial Grand PrixImperial 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$758
Inglewood ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$825
Lofts on 34th0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
4314 University AveStandard Unit1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Cultural District, IA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Cultural District area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Roosevelt Cultural District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 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.
4216 Ingersoll Ave3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.03
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
2921 High St, Unit 2917 High Apt.#12921 High St1BR,1BA$1.24
Lenox PropertiesWinona A1BR,1BA$1.25
Inglewood ApartmentsModel 11BR,1BA$1.38
4314 University AveStandard Unit1BR,1BA$1.45
3000 Grand ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.46
Imperial Grand PrixImperial 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Roosevelt Cultural District, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #69

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

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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 $865.

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

The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District is The Drake which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District costs $1,625.

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 3 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 $170 which is $1,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Cultural District.

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