Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (125 Rentals)

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3413 59th St

Des MoinesIA50322

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Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waveland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waveland Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clover Creek priced from $597. Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Waveland Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek1/1 - Classic1BR,1BA$597
Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+Studio - Retirement CommunityStudio,1BA$600
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
The View on DouglasCompletely Renovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$650
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$755
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Park, IA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waveland Park area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Waveland Park 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 Waveland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$0.98
Clover HillsB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Alley LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Hickman OneModel A2BR,1BA$1.20
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.20
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.09

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Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Waveland Park, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $795.

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 25 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 $157 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Park.

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