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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Oak Park Manor
3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Southview Manor
2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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2820-2822 Kingman Blvd
2820-2822 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Brickstone Apartments
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Kingstone Apartments 2
3121 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Flats on 56th
3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4671 NW 50th St
4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Pointe
1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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River Hills Apartments #2
916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Thomas Apartments
1030 56th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Heights
3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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The 31st Street Apartments
500 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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1082 21st St
1082 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hubbell Tower Apartments
904 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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4314 University Ave
4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Larnerd Apartments
3111 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
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933 18th St
933 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Sevastopol Station
1938 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Grand Prix Apartments
3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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543 53rd St
543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Klein Building
3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Capitol Grove Apartments
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Gateway Lofts
1729-1733 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Station 121
121 12th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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High Street Lofts II
1619 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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350 East Locust
350 E Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Soho Lofts
400 E Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Plaza Manor
3821-3823 66th AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Washington Manor
3901 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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405 8th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $930 | $575 | $2,061 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $480 | $5,347 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $655 | $3,305 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $2,500 |
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Write a ReviewJoseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
May 14, 2025Many 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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,158.
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 2,588 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 $312 which is $846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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