Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salisbury Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (117 Rentals)

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Lenox Properties
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$595 - $1,250
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Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Drake
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$695 - $860
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$630 - $795
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$65
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$695 - $860
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hampton House Apartments
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$699 - $1,599
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$599 - $1,499
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$100
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$699 - $1,599
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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$850
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Canary Lofts
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$890 - $1,775
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$885 - $1,770
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$890 - $1,775
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Village at Grays Lake
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$899 - $1,049
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$794 - $944
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$105
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$899 - $1,049
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The Village at Grays Lake

2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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University Village
$900 - $975
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$815 - $890
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$85
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$900 - $975
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University Village

2225 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Finn Apartments
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$970 - $1,045
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$965 - $1,040
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salisbury Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salisbury Oaks, IA

As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salisbury Oaks area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Salisbury Oaks apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave starting at $1,200 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salisbury Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.10
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Ingersoll TowersDrake3BR,2BA$0.87
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$0.97
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #25

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salisbury Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Salisbury Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salisbury Oaks is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salisbury Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Salisbury Oaks is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Salisbury Oaks costs $1,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salisbury Oaks?

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 53 regular apartments in Salisbury Oaks 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 Salisbury Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Salisbury Oaks have an average cost of $390 which is $805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salisbury Oaks.

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