Cheap Homes for Rent in Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kirkwood Glen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kirkwood Glen area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $547. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Kirkwood Glen apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$635
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood Glen 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 Kirkwood Glen 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 Kirkwood Glen 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
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.92
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.08
1818 Pleasant St, Unit 18181818 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.06
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Glen

What type of rentals are currently available in Kirkwood Glen?

There are currently 577 Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $12,090. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkwood Glen ranging from $900 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kirkwood Glen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kirkwood Glen ranges from $900 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,856.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kirkwood Glen?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kirkwood Glen range from $1,100 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $1,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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