Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salisbury Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (138 Rentals)

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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 Village Green priced from $600. 732 19th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Salisbury Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
732 19th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$630
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Grand Colony0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$665
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$675
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
1082 21st StStudio UnitStudio,1BA$700
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salisbury Oaks, IA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salisbury Oaks area is the $1.14 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Salisbury Oaks 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 Salisbury Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.14
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Alta Casa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
River Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.15
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.99
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
The Concord BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20

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

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $700.

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

The cheapest apartment in Salisbury Oaks is 732 19th St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Salisbury Oaks costs $1,175.

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 49 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 $654 which is $521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salisbury Oaks.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.