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 Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. 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)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA

As of April 26, 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
Ingersoll TowersWitmer2BR,2BA$1.06
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.03
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
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 576 Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood Glen, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $3,690. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkwood Glen ranging from $595 to $3,500.

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 $595 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,594.

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 $3,224, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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