Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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630 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 N 6th St

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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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10994 115th Ave

BurlingtonIA52601
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Westland Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westland Manor

507 Vernon StWest Burlington, IA 52655
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Blaul Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blaul Lofts

425 Valley StBurlington, IA 52601
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property at 116 N 5th St

$850 - $1,448

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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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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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. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alice Place West Burlington1-Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$515
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Caspian Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Westland Village1x11BR,1BA$750
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 2121BR,1BA$850
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 81BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA

As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines County area is the $1.12 price per square foot Blaul Lofts - 311 Model at Blaul Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Des Moines County apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Alice Place West Burlington starting at $840 with a $0.90 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.
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3112BR,1BA$1.12
Alice Place West Burlington2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 2072BR,1BA$1.11
Westland Village1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 81BR,1BA$1.27
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.18
2212 Piper Plz, Unit 32212 Piper Plz2BR,1BA$1.15
519 N Patsy St, Unit #1519 N Patsy St1BR,1BA$1.08
Caspian Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines County Apartments

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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