Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Park Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (102 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Waveland Park area of Des Moines.

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Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waveland Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waveland Park area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Ingersoll Park Studios priced from $625. The View on Douglas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Waveland Park apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Hampton House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710
1333 22nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$725
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waveland Park, IA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waveland Park 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 Waveland Park apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Hamilton Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waveland Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Hamilton Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.84
The 4220 Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.07
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #24

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

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Waveland Park, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Waveland Park Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 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 Waveland Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waveland Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waveland Park is under $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Waveland Park is Welcome to 2800 30th St. which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Waveland Park costs $1,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waveland 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 26 regular apartments in Waveland 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 Waveland Park?

Cheap apartments in Waveland Park have an average cost of $130 which is $1,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waveland Park.

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