Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Cultural District Des Moines, IA from $400 (50 Rentals)

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3809 University Ave
Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Winona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Roosevelt Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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4010 University
2 Bedroom Apartments

4010 University

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingman Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Roosevelt Cultural District, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Cultural District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Cultural District area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Treehouse Apartments priced from $492. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Cultural District apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Treehouse ApartmentsIncome RestrictedStudio,1BA$492
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
682 34th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Cultural District, IA

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Cultural District area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave in the in the Drake Park neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Roosevelt Cultural District apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $1,024 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Cultural District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.96
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The DrakeB11BR,1BA$1.37
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood B1BR,1BA$1.35
3000 Grand ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.44
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roosevelt Cultural District, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #38

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Cultural District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roosevelt Cultural District is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District?

The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District is Lenox Properties which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Roosevelt Cultural District costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roosevelt Cultural District?

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 7 regular apartments in Roosevelt Cultural District 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 Roosevelt Cultural District?

Cheap apartments in Roosevelt Cultural District have an average cost of $109 which is $1,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Cultural District.

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