
Cheap Homes for Rent in Waveland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (20 Rentals)
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1000 24th St

1334 32nd St

1334 32nd St
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2822 Kingman Blvd

3820 Lincoln Pl Dr

1417 46th St

2500 Grand Ave

2801 Grand Ave
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4200 Grand Ave

2807 Grand Ave

2815 Grand Ave
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Waveland Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waveland Park 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,283 | $795 | $2,400 |
Waveland Park 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,756 | $1,400 | $2,150 |
Waveland Park 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,180 | $1,795 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waveland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Waveland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waveland Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $593. Lenox Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Waveland Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clover Creek | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $593 |
Lenox Properties | Drake Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Acacia | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $647 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Park, IA
As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waveland Park area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Waveland Park apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hamilton Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.84 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
West Glen Apartments | B1 Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
Clover Hills | B1 Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
Recently updated apartments | Birch elevated 2 Bed W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Crossroad Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Nelson LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Skyloft Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaveland Park, Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waveland Park
What type of rentals are currently available in Waveland Park?
There are currently 403 Apartments for Rent in Waveland Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $560 to $6,680. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waveland Park ranging from $560 to $9,988.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waveland Park?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waveland Park ranges from $560 to $9,988 with an average monthly rent of $1,527.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waveland Park?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waveland Park range from $736 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,210.
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