Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (41 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Maverick
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Maverick

1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Getting Around the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Luther King Jr. Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King Jr. Park costs $2,015.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Luther King Jr. 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 65 regular apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

Cheap apartments in Martin Luther King Jr. Park have an average cost of $204 which is $1,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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