
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (171 Rentals)
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Stockbridge Apartments

Lenox Properties

Ingersoll Park Studios

Sixth Avenue Flats

3309 University Ave

The Drake

Argonne Apartments

Pleasant Court

The Des Moines Building

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Scott at East Village

2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3

Arlington Hallett

Windsor Terrace Apartments

East Village Square

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

Hampton House Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

1111 27th St

City Square Lofts

High Street Brickstone

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Canary Lofts

Four Seasons Apartments

Randolph Apartments

Forest Avenue Village

3000 Grand Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

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Jackson Crossing

Imperial Grand Prix

LINC at Gray's Station

Treehouse Apartments

Ingersoll Flats

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Lofts on 34th

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 6

3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3
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 | $1,011 | $550 | $2,578 |
Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $565 | $3,900 |
Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $660 | $4,000 |
Carpenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $965 | $5,310 |
Carpenter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $965 | $3,495 |
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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 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Argonne Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carpenter, IA
As of March 01, 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 3 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 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 | 3 bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
3703 5th Ave, Unit #5 | 3703 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 3120 Cottage Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Northtown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
The 4220 Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Lenox Properties | Grand | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carpenter?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carpenter is at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) listed at $575.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carpenter Apartment is $647 at Highland Park Apartments (DSM).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carpenter Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carpenter is starting from $775 at Northtown Apartments.
What is the most affordable Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carpenter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Scott at East Village and starts from $1,063.
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