
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grandview College Area Des Moines, IA from $400 (30 Rentals)
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1826 6th Ave

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3225 5th Ave

The Lyon

1438 9th St

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

The Scott at East Village
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Rivers Run

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Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grandview College Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grandview College Area Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $450 | $2,405 |
Grandview College Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $650 | $2,880 |
Grandview College Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $647 | $2,743 |
Grandview College Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $947 | $3,500 |
Grandview College Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Grandview College Area Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Grandview College Area apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Standard 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $547 |
The Aspen | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $647 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Grand heights Apartments | Upgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Rowat Lofts | S3 - Slate | Studio,1BA | $894 |
Rivers Run | New Vibe 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grandview College Area, IA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grandview College Area area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3703 5th Ave Model at 3703 5th Ave, Unit #5 in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Grandview College Area apartment is the CA-C4 Income Restricted Model at Court Ave Lofts starting at $1,297 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grandview College Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3703 5th Ave, Unit #5 | 3703 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-C4 Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Vue | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Riverview Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Rivers Run | New Vibe 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Parker @ Seventh | PRK A2 Condo | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4 | 1614 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Northtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGrandview College Area, Des Moines, IA
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Best Local Schools in Grandview College Area, Des Moines, IA
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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 $905.
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 $547, while the average apartment in Grandview College Area costs $1,831.
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 15 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 $169 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grandview College Area.
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