Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jordan Grove Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (51 Rentals)

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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,139
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$989 - $1,139
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,049 - $2,221
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sunrise Valley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Valley

1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265

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Ashworth Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

5472 Wild Rose LnWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Williamson Residence
2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamson Residence

1114-1124 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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484 S 19th St
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484 S 19th St

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Jordan Grove, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jordan Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jordan Grove area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Washington Manor priced from $756. Olde English Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Jordan Grove apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$795
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments1813-1B1B1BR,1BA$800
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Westwood ApartmentsBloomfield2BR,1BA$820
Eastwood on GrandBloomington2BR,1BA$840
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$850
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$850
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Independent Living Rental CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$875
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jordan Grove, IA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jordan Grove area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Jordan Grove apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes starting at $1,033 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jordan Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Hamlet ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.07
Clover HillsB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Fountains ApartmentsThe Trevi1BR,1BA$1.23
Westwood ApartmentsBoone Signature2BR,2BA$1.21
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.23
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.20

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Jordan Grove, West Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Western Des Moines, IA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jordan Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jordan Grove?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jordan Grove is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jordan Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Jordan Grove is Washington Manor which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Jordan Grove costs $1,669.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jordan Grove?

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 19 regular apartments in Jordan Grove 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 Jordan Grove?

Cheap apartments in Jordan Grove have an average cost of $115 which is $1,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jordan Grove.

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