Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA from $500 (28 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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12149 Dmc
1 Bedroom Apartments

12149 Dmc

12149 Dmc Highway 99Burlington, 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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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 Park Madison Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $750. Caspian Village Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Caspian Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Summer Street Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$795
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$850
Dehner Lofts- Burlington, IA1/11BR,1BA$850
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Moines County area is the $0.67 price per square foot 828 N 3rd St Model at 828 N 3rd St, Unit 1 - First Floor in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Des Moines County apartment is the Blaul Lofts - 208 Model at Blaul Lofts starting at $1,050 with a $1.00 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.
828 N 3rd St, Unit 1 - First Floor828 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$0.67
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 2082BR,1BA$1.00
Nexus TownHomes510 Layne Drive2BR,1BA$1.28
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Hawthorne Townhomes2 Bedrooms 2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Black Hawk Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Summer Street Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$0.83
830 Columbia St, Unit 830830 Columbia St3BR,1BA$1.06
3108 Mohawk Dr, Unit 43108 Mohawk Dr2BR,1BA$1.03
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines County?

The cheapest apartment in Des Moines County is Park Madison Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Des Moines County costs $975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Des Moines County?

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 6 regular apartments in Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines County have an average cost of $521 which is $454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines County.

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