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1069 33rd St
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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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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Shelly Rose Estates
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Shelly Rose Estates

3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Ingersoll Flats
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Ingersoll Flats

2714 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Douglas Woods
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Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Grand Prix Apartments
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Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Iowa Stanton LLC
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Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
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5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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718 18th St
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718 18th St

718 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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543 53rd St
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543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Luther Park Apartments
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Luther Park Apartments

2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Gateway Lofts
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Gateway Lofts

1729-1733 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Soho Lofts
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The Soho Lofts

400 E Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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.