
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chautauqua Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (15 Rentals)
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Legacy Apartments

Beaverdale Housing LLC

3225 5th Ave

The Drake

Old Main & Drake Apartments
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Chautauqua Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chautauqua Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chautauqua Park Studio Apartments | $852 | $650 | $1,104 |
Chautauqua Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $882 | $650 | $1,315 |
Chautauqua Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $725 | $1,578 |
Chautauqua Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $1,100 | $1,380 |
Chautauqua Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,420 | $1,555 |
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Cheapest Available Chautauqua Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chautauqua Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Chautauqua Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $547 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
1333 22nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
2413 24th St | 2 Bedroom- 2411 24th | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chautauqua Park, IA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chautauqua Park area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3703 5th Ave Model at 3703 5th Ave, Unit #5 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Chautauqua Park apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Legacy Apartments starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chautauqua Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3703 5th Ave, Unit #5 | 3703 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Legacy Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Rivers Run | New Vibe 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Drake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
2413 24th St | 2 Bedroom- 2411 24th | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Flats on 21st | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4 | 1614 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
1333 22nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chautauqua Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chautauqua Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chautauqua Park is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chautauqua Park?
The cheapest apartment in Chautauqua Park is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Chautauqua Park costs $1,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chautauqua Park?
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 5 regular apartments in Chautauqua Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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