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

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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave3 bed3BR,1BA$1.00
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 33120 Cottage Grove Ave2BR,1BA$0.94
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.90
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Lenox PropertiesGrand1BR,1BA$1.05
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carpenter, Des Moines, IA

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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Carpenter, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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