Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $1,550 (2 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,741 | $1,550 | $1,906 |
Central Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,239 | $3,961 |
Central Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $1,500 | $3,018 |
Central Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,777 | $2,451 |
Central Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $2,734 | $2,734 |
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Getting Around the Central Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, WA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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 Central Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Des Moines is under $1,753.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Central Des Moines is Amelia at Angle Lake which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Central Des Moines costs $2,197.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Des Moines?
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 37 regular apartments in Central Des Moines 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 Central Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Central Des Moines have an average cost of $1,068 which is $1,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Des Moines.
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