Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Velocity
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grandview College Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grandview College Area area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Grandview College Area apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$695
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
Grand heights ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$795
Rowat LoftsS1 - OnyxStudio,1BA$797
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$825
College Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Solo1BR,1BA$866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grandview College Area area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $997. The second greatest value Grandview College Area apartment is the A2 Model at Vue starting at $1,391 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grandview College Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
VueA21BR,1BA$1.71
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
The Parker @ SeventhPRK B2 Condo2BR,1BA$1.71
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
College Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Solo1BR,1BA$1.70
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grandview College Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grandview College Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grandview College Area is under $866.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grandview College Area?

The cheapest apartment in Grandview College Area is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Grandview College Area costs $2,036.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grandview College Area?

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 7 regular apartments in Grandview College Area 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 Grandview College Area?

Cheap apartments in Grandview College Area have an average cost of $166 which is $1,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grandview College Area.

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