
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salisbury Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $545 (154 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Salisbury Oaks area of Des Moines.


732 19th St

732 19th St

1501 University Ave

Lenox Properties

Drake West Village

Village Green

The Concord Building

The Acacia

1333 22nd St
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The Drake

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1123 24th St

3607 Ingersoll Ave

2820 Cottage Grove Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave
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1076 21st St

Lofts on 34th

1108 25th St

Pleasant Court

MLK Brickstone Apartments

Grand Colony

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave

3607 Ingersoll Ave
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3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 2

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Hampton House Apartments

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Wakonda Village

Imperial Grand Prix

1123 24th St

Argonne Apartments

Inglewood Apartments

Village on Grand
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Stockbridge Apartments

2500 Grand Ave

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Hamilton Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

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713 20th St, Unit 1915-3

The Village at Grays Lake

Newens Dairy Lofts

Ingersoll Towers
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Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salisbury Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Oaks Studio Apartments | $870 | $595 | $1,912 |
| Salisbury Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $595 | $2,217 |
| Salisbury Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $699 | $2,894 |
| Salisbury Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $1,100 | $1,495 |
| Salisbury Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $783 | $599 | $1,340 |
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There are currently 154 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Salisbury Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Salisbury Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salisbury Oaks area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 732 19th St priced from $550. Drake West Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Salisbury Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 19th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $550 |
| Drake West Village | 4 Bed - 2 Bath | 4BR, 2BA | $599 |
| The Concord Building | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $630 |
| The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio, 1BA | $647 |
| 1314 22nd St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio East | Studio, 1BA | $695 |
| Lenox Properties | Drake B | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
| 1123 24th | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $695 |
| 3119 Grand Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $695 |
| BG - 1076 21st St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salisbury Oaks, IA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salisbury Oaks area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Salisbury Oaks apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 4216 Ingersoll Ave in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting at $1,145 with a $0.95 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salisbury Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR, 2BA | $1.00 |
| 4216 Ingersoll Ave | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR, 1BA | $0.95 |
| 3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 3120 Cottage Grove Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.79 |
| Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.84 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment-One Month Free rent Call fo... | 2BR, 1BA | $0.85 |
| University Place Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 3309 University Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
| 713 20th St, Unit 1915-3 | 713 20th St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.97 |
| 2820-2822 Kingman Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| BG - 1076 21st St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSalisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $695.
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 $550, while the average apartment in Salisbury Oaks costs $995.
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 56 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 $558 which is $437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salisbury Oaks.
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