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3650 Patricia DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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2701 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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1900 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3241 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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1335 SW Merchant StAnkeny, IA 50023
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858 8th St SEAltoona, IA 50009
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1006 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Executive Heights
8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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Westridge Apartments
8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Norwalk Park Apartments
918-928 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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2226 68th StWindsor Heights, IA 50324
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Carlisle Park Apartments
1220 Hardin DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Norwalk Park Apartments
900-908 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Peppertree Apartments
10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Cornerstone Commons
6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Good Life
1313 Wright RdNorwalk, IA 50211
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4th Street Apartments
229 4th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community
755 NE 56th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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600-620 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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705 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Oakland Pointe
615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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The Cottages at Johnston Commons
5814 Northglenn DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $956 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $5,581 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $642 | $3,705 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $655 | $2,950 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $530 | $2,300 |
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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 $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.
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