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

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1217 24th St
$790Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1217 24th St

Des Moines, IA 50311
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1048 19th St
$8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1048 19th St

Des Moines, IA 50314
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2533 Lynner Dr
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2533 Lynner Dr

Des Moines, IA 50310
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
The AspenDeluxe 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$712
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, IA

As of February 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach area is the $1.12 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.12
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartme...Upgraded 2 BR/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.19
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
1123 24th St, Unit 21123 24th StStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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?

  • 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 Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) listed at $575.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartment is $647 at The Aspen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach is starting from $697 at The Aspen.

What is the most affordable Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cornell Heights Old Orchard Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Scott at East Village and starts from $1,066.

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