Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ingersoll Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (103 Rentals)

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Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ingersoll Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ingersoll Park area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $565. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Ingersoll Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$565
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$695
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ingersoll Park, IA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ingersoll Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Ingersoll Park apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ingersoll Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.05
Deer Ridge2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.81
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Ingersoll Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ingersoll Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ingersoll Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ingersoll Park is under $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ingersoll Park is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Ingersoll Park costs $1,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ingersoll 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 37 regular apartments in Ingersoll 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 Ingersoll Park?

Cheap apartments in Ingersoll Park have an average cost of $222 which is $1,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ingersoll Park.

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