Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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630 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601

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701 Harrison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

701 Harrison Ave

701 Harrison AveBurlington, IA 52601
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1301 Whitaker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Whitaker St

1301 Whitaker StBurlington, IA 52601
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601 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 N 6th St

601 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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1701 Orchard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Orchard St

1701 Orchard StBurlington, IA 52601
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Blaul Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blaul Lofts

425 Valley StBurlington, IA 52601
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Westland Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westland Manor

507 Vernon StWest Burlington, IA 52655
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$850 - $1,325

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116 N 5th St

BurlingtonIA52601
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Mediapolis Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mediapolis Village

510 Wapello St SMediapolis, IA 52637

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$900 - $1,295

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116 N 4th St

BurlingtonIA52601
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Cheapest Available Des Moines County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alice Place West Burlington in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $515. Caspian Village Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alice Place West Burlington1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$515
Caspian Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Westland Village1x11BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 2121BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA

As of February 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Moines County area is the $1.07 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 214 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Des Moines County apartment is the Blaul Lofts - 311 Model at Blaul Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Moines County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 2142BR,1BA$1.07
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3112BR,1BA$1.12
Alice Place West Burlington2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
1122 Valley St, Unit 1122 1/21122 Valley St1BR,1BA$0.94
Westland Village1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
1206 Summer St1206 Summer St1BR,1BA$0.93
Caspian Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathrom2BR,1BA$1.14
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
716 Aetna St, Unit 716716 Aetna St1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Des Moines County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Des Moines County is at Tama Too Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines County Apartment is $515 at Alice Place West Burlington.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Des Moines County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines County is starting from $695 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the most affordable Des Moines County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Des Moines County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nexus TownHomes and starts from $1,900.

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