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Union Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Park, IA

As of April 17, 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$0.95
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
Riverview Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
The Scott at East VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Pleasant Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Northtown Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Union Park?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Union Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $3,690. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Union Park ranging from $995 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Union Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Union Park ranges from $995 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,720.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Union Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Union Park range from $947 to $3,172, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,321.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.