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Casady Apartments
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Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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1314 22nd St
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1314 22nd St

1314 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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The Flats on 21st
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The Flats on 21st

1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Twin Manor
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Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Oak Park Manor
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Oak Park Manor

3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Southview Manor
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Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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Clover Creek
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Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Flats on 56th
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The Flats on 56th

3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4671 NW 50th St
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4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Pointe
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Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1123 24th
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1123 24th

1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Prix Apartments
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Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Heights
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Grand Heights

3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Park Winds
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Park Winds

3600 Kennedy DrDes Moines, IA 50317

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1118 26th Street
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1118 26th Street

1118 26th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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421 College Ave
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421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Winona
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Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312

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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 $647.

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

The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is 732 19th St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,156.

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 3,165 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 $377 which is $779 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

Written by: Robin Stewart

Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.