
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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The Scott at East Village

Prairie Woods Apartments

Hilltop Apartments

Park Winds

Canterbury Park
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Douglas Acres Studio Apartments | $721 | $709 | $749 |
Douglas Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $700 | $2,880 |
Douglas Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $850 | $2,939 |
Douglas Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $975 | $3,516 |
Douglas Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $1,321 | $1,321 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Douglas Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Douglas Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Douglas Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Scott at East Village priced from $709. Parkside East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Douglas Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $709 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Hilltop Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Douglas Acres, IA
As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Douglas Acres area is the $0.65 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Douglas Acres apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Rose Glen starting at $2,000 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Douglas Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grand Homes (55+ Community) | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.65 |
Rose Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Hilltop Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
219 E Grand | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Emory - Altoona | 1 Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
3274 E Euclid Ave | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDouglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #78
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Douglas Acres Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 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 Douglas Acres Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Douglas Acres?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Douglas Acres is at The Scott at East Village listed at $709.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Douglas Acres Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Douglas Acres Apartment is $800 at Parkside East.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Douglas Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Douglas Acres is starting from $875 at Canterbury Park.
What is the most affordable Douglas Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Douglas Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Homes (55+ Community) and starts from $975.
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