Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Twin Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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421 College Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Laurel Villages
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Villages

1040 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Union Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Northtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Union Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
The Scott at East VillageStudioStudio,1BA$695
Wedgewood Coop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Civic Center Court ApartmentsStudio - Apply NowStudio,1BA$750
Grand heights ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$795
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Des Moines BuildingS4 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Park, IA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Park 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 Union Park apartment is the 2BR-C6 Model at Carbon 550 starting at $1,484 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Carbon 5502BR-C62BR,2BA$1.37
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Wedgewood Coop1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines, IA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Union Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Park is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Park?

The cheapest apartment in Union Park is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Union Park costs $1,952.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union 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 18 regular apartments in Union 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 Union Park?

Cheap apartments in Union Park have an average cost of $158 which is $1,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Park.

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