Cheap Homes for Rent in Cheatom Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA

As of April 25, 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 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cheatom Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1201 34th St1201 34th St2BR,1BA$1.16
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.07
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheatom Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Cheatom Park?

There are currently 559 Apartments for Rent in Cheatom Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $3,690. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cheatom Park ranging from $450 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cheatom Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cheatom Park ranges from $450 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,501.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cheatom Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cheatom Park range from $947 to $3,253, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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