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Accent, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Accent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Accent area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Aspen priced from $647. Grand heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Accent apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Grand heights ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Accent, IA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Accent area is the $1.15 price per square foot CA-C4 Model at Court Ave Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,147. The second greatest value Accent apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $947 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Accent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Court Ave LoftsCA-C42BR,2BA$1.15
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Rose Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The ElliottFully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Luther Park Apartments1 Bedroom - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1.83
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.79
Tempo East VillageCrosby (Studio Type 1)Studio ,1BA$2.14
Capitol Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Harbach Lofts1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Accent

What type of rentals are currently available in Accent?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Accent, IA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $2,880. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Accent ranging from $950 to $1,645.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Accent?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Accent ranges from $950 to $1,645 with an average monthly rent of $1,265.

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