
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (164 Rentals)
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Ingersoll Park Studios

Lenox Properties

1333 22nd Street

The Drake

Arlington Hallett

Argonne Apartments

Pleasant Court

The Scott at East Village

Hampton House Apartments

3309 University Ave

1826 6th Ave

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Windsor Terrace Apartments

East Village Square

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

Treehouse Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

1111 27th St

Old Main & Drake Apartments

High Street Brickstone

The Fleming Building

Inglewood Apartments

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

Four Seasons Apartments

Randolph Apartments

City Square Lofts

Newens Dairy Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

Jackson Crossing

The Griffin Building

Forest Avenue Village

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Lofts on 34th

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1048 19th St

The Grove at Hickman

Imperial Grand Prix
Carpenter, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carpenter?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carpenter Studio Apartments | $1,049 | $600 | $1,859 |
Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $565 | $3,690 |
Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $660 | $3,132 |
Carpenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,100 | $3,439 |
Carpenter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $965 | $1,662 |
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There are currently 164 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Carpenter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carpenter area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Carpenter 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 |
Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ingersoll Park Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Eddy | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Lenox Properties | Drake | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Drake | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, IA
As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carpenter area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Carpenter apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carpenter apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Ingersoll Towers | Riley | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
High Street Brickstone | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
The 4220 Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
The 31st Street Apartments | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarpenter, Des Moines, IA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Carpenter Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Carpenter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carpenter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carpenter is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carpenter?
The cheapest apartment in Carpenter is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Carpenter costs $2,003.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carpenter?
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 79 regular apartments in Carpenter 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 Carpenter?
Cheap apartments in Carpenter have an average cost of $215 which is $1,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carpenter.
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