Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $558 (262 Rentals) Page 3 of 6

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Uplift Manor
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Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Meredith Homes
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Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Winona
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The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Libertad Des Moines
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Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Clover Creek
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Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Casady Apartments
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Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Garden Court Apartments
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Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Ingersoll Park
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Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Wedgewood Coop
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Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Quarters on 9th
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The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Aspen
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The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Twin Manor
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Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Southview Manor
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Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Oak Park Manor
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Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Bell Terrace
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Bell Terrace

2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Grand Terrace
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Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Pointe
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Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many residents prefer the western suburbs or more distant communities like Indianola, Boone, Ames, or Newton. Certainly those are all viable options.I would never pick Des Moines for its schools, for example. But the city has many fine neighborhoods which are worth a look.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Des Moines?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Des Moines is under $650.

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

The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,489.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 4,665 regular apartments in 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 Des Moines?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines have an average cost of $346 which is $2,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.