
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (135 Rentals)
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732 19th St

Stockbridge Apartments

732 19th St

Ingersoll Park Studios

1826 6th Ave

Arlington Hallett

City Square Lofts
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Pleasant Court

Pioneer Estates

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Capitol Heights Apartments

Windsor Terrace Apartments

East Village Square

2303 E 9th St

3225 5th Ave

MLK Brickstone Apartments

The Drake

Treehouse Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

Imperial Grand Prix

Lofts on 34th

High Street Brickstone

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Inglewood Apartments

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

Argonne Apartments

Grand heights Apartments

Randolph Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

3000 Grand Apartments

The Fleming Building

Newens Dairy Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Forest Avenue Village

The Griffin Building

Woodland Avenue Brickstone
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 | $1,077 | $450 | $2,116 |
Cheatom Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $550 | $3,750 |
Cheatom Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $647 | $3,032 |
Cheatom Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $947 | $3,500 |
Cheatom Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $965 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 135 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 Studio unit found at Village Green priced from $600. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. 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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Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ingersoll Park Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $647 |
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $680 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
3309 University Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Pioneer Estates | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cheatom Park area is the $1.15 price per square foot Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value Cheatom Park apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines 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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Rocket Transfer Lofts | Vega | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Ingersoll Towers | Witmer | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
High Street Brickstone | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
The 31st Street Apartments | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleCheatom Park, Des Moines, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 Welcome to 2800 30th St. which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Cheatom Park costs $1,865.
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 87 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 $180 which is $1,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cheatom Park.
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