
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (145 Rentals)
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Stockbridge Apartments

Ingersoll Park Studios

Sixth Avenue Flats

The Drake

Pleasant Court

The Scott at East Village

3309 University Ave

Pioneer Estates

1826 6th Ave

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Windsor Terrace Apartments

East Village Square

Capitol Heights Apartments

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

Rowat Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments

1111 27th St

Old Main & Drake Apartments

High Street Brickstone

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

The Des Moines Building

Grand heights Apartments

The Fleming Building

Four Seasons Apartments

Treehouse Apartments

Inglewood Apartments

Grove at Hickman

Randolph Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

Argonne Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

Forest Avenue Village

Lofts on 34th

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1048 19th St
Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cheatom Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheatom Park Studio Apartments | $1,081 | $550 | $2,278 |
Cheatom Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $565 | $2,880 |
Cheatom Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $660 | $2,984 |
Cheatom Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $965 | $3,465 |
Cheatom Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,171 | $965 | $1,321 |
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There are currently 145 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Cheatom Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cheatom Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $565. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Cheatom Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $565 |
Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ingersoll Park Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Drake | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
3309 University Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cheatom Park 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 Cheatom Park apartment is the 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 starting at $950 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cheatom Park 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 |
935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 | 935 E 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Ingersoll Towers | Riley | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
High Street Brickstone | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
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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Getting Around the Cheatom Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Cheatom Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cheatom Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cheatom Park is under $710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cheatom Park?
The cheapest apartment in Cheatom Park is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Cheatom Park costs $1,973.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cheatom 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 83 regular apartments in Cheatom Park 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 Cheatom Park?
Cheap apartments in Cheatom Park have an average cost of $305 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheatom Park.
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