1326 E 9th St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (32 Rentals)
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East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Grand heights Apartments
3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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from $8001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Grand Homes (55+ Community)
4212 E 29th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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from $832Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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from $847Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Parker @ Seventh
615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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from $933Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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from $950Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cityville
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2
935 E 7th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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from $970Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
1100 E 6th St, Unit 7
1100 E 6th St
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from $1,0181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 25
Park Winds
3600 Kennedy DrDes Moines, IA 50317
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from $1,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1540 Capitol Ave
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1329 Fremont St
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Garton West, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garton West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garton West Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $450 | $2,298 |
| Garton West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $725 | $2,880 |
| Garton West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $647 | $2,797 |
| Garton West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $947 | $3,500 |
| Garton West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,333 | $1,679 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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. East Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Garton West apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $647 |
| East Village Square | Studio 390-392 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Grand heights Apartments | Classic 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| E300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| The Lyon | 1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 1-2 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garton West, IA
As of May 08, 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 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $947 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garton West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 | 935 E 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Vue | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The Scott at East Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Parker @ Seventh | PRK A2 Condo | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| District at 6th Apartments | McBride | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
| Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Garton West, Des Moines, IA
Garton Elementary
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (455)
2 out of 10
East High School
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2040)
2 out of 10
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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?
- 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 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 Capitol Heights which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Garton West costs $1,821.
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 26 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 $222 which is $1,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garton West.
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