Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hilltop l
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop l

3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Castalia Plaza, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Castalia Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wedgewood Coop priced from $725. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wedgewood Coop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the Townhome Style- 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Blue Ridge Commons starting at $1,575 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Homes (55+ Community)2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
Blue Ridge CommonsTownhome Style- 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Wedgewood Coop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Golfview Condos1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Castalia Plaza, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #69

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castalia Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castalia Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Castalia Plaza is Wedgewood Coop which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Castalia Plaza costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castalia Plaza?

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 39 regular apartments in Castalia Plaza 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 Castalia Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Castalia Plaza have an average cost of $534 which is $761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castalia Plaza.

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