Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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1048 19th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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Uplift Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Oakview Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Terrace

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oak Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Kingman Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Apartments

3205 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
1333 22nd Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, IA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartment is the 1201 34th St Model at 1201 34th St starting at $1,275 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Doudna Heights Glen Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1201 34th St1201 34th St2BR,1BA$1.16
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.91
The Village at WestchesterHarrison2BR,1BA$0.97
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.21
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #41

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 Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Northwest Central Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is under $720.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks costs $1,906.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

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 6 regular apartments in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks 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 Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks have an average cost of $511 which is $1,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks.

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