
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (70 Rentals)
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Sixth Avenue Flats

Pleasant Court

The Scott at East Village

1826 6th Ave

East Village Square

Capitol Heights Apartments

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

Civic Center Court Apartments

1111 27th St

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

Grand heights Apartments

Grove at Hickman

Newens Dairy Lofts

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1048 19th St

421 College Ave

720 17th St

Canary Lofts

Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments

University Place Lofts

Rivers Run

200 Grand Ave

1809 Arlington Ave

University Village

935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2

1217 24th St

Des Moines Greystone Homes

The Parker @ Seventh

Tempo East Village

1040 22nd St

1523 Des Moines St

Luther Park Apartments
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Studio Apartments | $1,107 | $550 | $1,849 |
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $660 | $2,880 |
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $795 | $2,807 |
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $965 | $3,140 |
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $965 | $1,662 |
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Cheapest Available Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
East Village Square | Studio 390-392 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
1333 22nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Capitol Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Grand heights Apartments | Upgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Pleasant Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, IA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 |
Carbon 550 | 2BR-C9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Pleasant Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Rivers Run | New Vibe 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4 | 1614 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
1333 22nd Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Best Local Schools in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach costs $2,036.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
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 19 regular apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?
Cheap apartments in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach have an average cost of $354 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach.
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