Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nuttall Acres Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $700 (44 Rentals)

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Sunrise Valley
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Valley

1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Valley Station
2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Station

313-329 Lincoln 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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484 S 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

484 S 19th St

484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Iowa G21 LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa G21 LLC

2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Nuttall Acres, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nuttall Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nuttall Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats Apartments priced from $752. Eastwood on Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Nuttall Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$752
Eastwood on GrandJC_A1BR,1BA$795
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815
Deer Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$835
Park West ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$835
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$850
Chapel Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nuttall Acres, IA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nuttall Acres area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Plaza 50 Apartments in the in the Sun Prairie neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Nuttall Acres apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Crown Pointe Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nuttall Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Crown Pointe Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.21
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway - Apply Now2BR,2BA$1.21
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Boulder Ridge Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Clover HillsB2 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Eastwood on GrandJC_A1BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nuttall Acres, West Des Moines, IA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Nuttall Acres Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nuttall Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Nuttall Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Nuttall Acres is The Flats Apartments which is listed at $752, while the average apartment in Nuttall Acres costs $1,213.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Nuttall Acres?

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 43 regular apartments in Nuttall Acres 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 Nuttall Acres?

Cheap apartments in Nuttall Acres have an average cost of $273 which is $940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nuttall Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.