Cheap Homes for Rent in the Waveland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1123 24th St

$695

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1108 25th St

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1108 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 1314 22nd St

$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1314 22nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1215 25th St

$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1215 25th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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property at 2500 Grand Ave

$875

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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2500 Grand Ave

Des MoinesIA50312
property at 1617 34th St

$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1617 34th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 1123 24th St

$1,185

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1829 48th St

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1829 48th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1525 32nd St

$1,220

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1525 32nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1144 Polk Blvd

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1144 Polk Blvd

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 228 1st St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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228 1st St

West Des MoinesIA50265

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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 Studio unit found at The Acacia priced from $647. 3119 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Waveland Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$675
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695
1123 24th0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$695
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$697
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
1314 22nd St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Park, IA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waveland Park area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Waveland Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alta Casa starting at $1,195 with a $1.14 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.
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.02
Alta Casa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Regency Woods2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Crossroad Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Village on Grand2 B 1 B2BR,1BA$1.20
2820-2822 Kingman Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.99
Welbeck ApartmentsLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$0.99
3119 Grand Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.90
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand1BR,1BA$1.18

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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
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waveland Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Waveland Park?

There are currently 408 Apartments for Rent in Waveland Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,884. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waveland Park ranging from $625 to $2,095.

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 $625 to $2,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,391.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.