Cheapest Neighborhoods In Des Moines, IA To Buy A House

Like any large city, home prices in Des Moines have continued to increase over the years. Fortunately, there are still some neighborhoods in Des Moines that offer some affordable housing options. These are the cheapest neighborhoods in Des Moines for 2026. The neighborhoods are ranked by the lowest median home prices when compared to the average median home price in Des Moines.

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Population 878
-58%
Median Home Value $108,701
58% less expensive than Des Moines
Capitol East
Population 1,545
-50%
Median Home Value $129,329
50% less expensive than Des Moines
Martin Luther King Jr Park
Population 2,860
-48%
Median Home Value $133,087
48% less expensive than Des Moines
Mondamin Presidentia
Population 2,165
-47%
Median Home Value $136,213
47% less expensive than Des Moines
Fairground
Population 4,625
-46%
Median Home Value $139,102
46% less expensive than Des Moines
East Village
Population 1,413
-45%
Median Home Value $140,915
45% less expensive than Des Moines
Capitol View South
Population 429
-44%
Median Home Value $144,227
44% less expensive than Des Moines
McKinley School
Population 1,815
-41%
Median Home Value $151,262
41% less expensive than Des Moines
Capitol Park
Population 2,704
-41%
Median Home Value $152,318
41% less expensive than Des Moines
Cheatom Park
Population 1,577
-38%
Median Home Value $158,977
38% less expensive than Des Moines

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