Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hilltop l
3 Bedroom Apartments

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3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Velocity
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Garton West, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garton West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garton West area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Aspen priced from $647. Riverview Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Garton West apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
Grand heights ApartmentsClassic 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$795
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio,1BA$933
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 1-21BR,1BA$947

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garton West area is the $0.79 price per square foot 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Garton West apartment is the B6 Model at Level starting at $1,938 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garton West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2935 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.79
LevelB62BR,2BA$1.63
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
VueA31BR,1BA$1.75
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Riverview Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Parker @ SeventhPRK A2 Condo1BR,1BA$1.78
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.63
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Garton West, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Garton West Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garton West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Garton West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garton West is under $947.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garton West?

The cheapest apartment in Garton West is Riverview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Garton West costs $1,820.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garton West?

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 25 regular apartments in Garton West 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 Garton West?

Cheap apartments in Garton West have an average cost of $196 which is $1,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garton West.

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