Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethany Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethany Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bethany Heights Studio Apartments | $1,134 | $950 | $1,354 |
Bethany Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $695 | $2,880 |
Bethany Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $725 | $2,050 |
Bethany Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $975 | $1,900 |
Bethany Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,420 | $1,555 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Bethany Heights Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Bethany Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethany Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Bethany Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Oakview Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
2413 24th St | 2 Bedroom- 2411 24th | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethany Heights, IA
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethany Heights area is the $0.95 price per square foot Diamond Hills Model at Diamond Hills in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Bethany Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $997 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethany Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Diamond Hills | Diamond Hills | 3BR,3BA | $0.95 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Drake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
2413 24th St | 2 Bedroom- 2411 24th | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBethany Heights, Des Moines, IA
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Best Local Schools in Bethany Heights, Des Moines, IA
Cornell Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethany Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bethany Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethany Heights is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethany Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Bethany Heights is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Bethany Heights costs $1,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethany Heights?
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 8 regular apartments in Bethany Heights 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 Bethany Heights?
Cheap apartments in Bethany Heights have an average cost of $773 which is $647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethany Heights.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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