Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oakview Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Terrace

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Northwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at 1333 22nd Street priced from $675. Welcome to 2800 30th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Northwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1333 22nd Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2BR-C6 Model at Carbon 550 in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,484. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the Classic 2-Bed Model at The Birch (Douglas Terrace) starting at $797 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carbon 5502BR-C62BR,2BA$1.37
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
University Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
2413 24th St2 Bedroom- 2411 24th2BR,1BA$1.21
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$1.49
Four Seasons ApartmentsJr One Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$1.63

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Northwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #78

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Des Moines is at 1333 22nd Street listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Des Moines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Des Moines Apartment is $695 at Welcome to 2800 30th St..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Des Moines is starting from $725 at 2413 24th St.

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