Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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Highland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. The Drake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$700
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$775
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, IA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2BR-C9 Model at Carbon 550 in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,601. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon 5502BR-C92BR,2BA$1.42
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
The DrakeB11BR,1BA$1.37
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.56
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #82

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highland Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park is under $905.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $627, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $1,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Park?

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 95 regular apartments in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?

Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $575 which is $746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.

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