Cheap Homes for Rent in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. 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)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675

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

As of May 11, 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 3703 5th Ave Model at 3703 5th Ave, Unit #5 starting at $900 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Legacy Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.95
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.21
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Doudna Heights Glen Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

There are currently 352 Apartments for Rent in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,579. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks ranging from $1,095 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks ranges from $1,095 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,590.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Doudna Heights Glen Oaks range from $1,100 to $2,579, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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