
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $640 (76 Rentals)


The 2800 Residences

The Drake

The Grove at Hickman

Lenox Properties

1108 25th St

The View on Douglas

Beaverdale Housing LLC

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2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Chad Estates
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Village on Grand

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New Haven Apartments

The Acacia

1215 25th St

Four Seasons Apartments

Old Main & Drake Apartments
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Ingersoll FLATS

University Place Lofts

Hickman One

3000 Grand Apartments

University Village

Reagan House

2701 Ingersoll Ave

2701 Ingersoll Ave

Windsor Square by Broadmoor
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925-925 28th St, Unit 925

Imperial Grand Prix

1211 34th St

Forest Avenue Village

5824 Grand Ave

Treehouse Apartments

Canary Lofts

Forest Ave Townhomes

1215 25th St, Unit 1

2618 34th St
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The Winona

Drake Collection

Clover Creek

Cottage Heights on 29th

University Terrace Apartments

Kingman Gardens

Grand Manor Apartments

Garden Court Apartments
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Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waveland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waveland Park Studio Apartments | $884 | $525 | $2,507 |
Waveland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $640 | $3,091 |
| Waveland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $745 | $1,835 |
| Waveland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $1,100 | $4,378 |
| Waveland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaveland Park, Des Moines, IA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waveland Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waveland Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waveland Park is under $710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waveland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Waveland Park is Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Waveland Park costs $1,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waveland Park?
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 22 regular apartments in Waveland Park 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 Waveland Park?
Cheap apartments in Waveland Park have an average cost of $134 which is $1,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Park.
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