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4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes
901 SE Delaware AveAnkeny, IA 50021
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3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Lofts at NorthPark
8845 Northpark CtJohnston, IA 50131
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Altoona Terrace
1002-1108 4th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Winwood Apartments
6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Fountains Apartments
5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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St. Andrews Apartments
3241 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Riverwood
660 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Adventureland Village Apartments
807 14th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Brick Towne at Johnston
6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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8650 Crescent C...Johnston, IA 50131
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High Pointe
1900 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Wellington Apartments
4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4800 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Fairmeadows Village
2625 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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ReNew Jordan Creek
210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Allure at 57
2700 Jacobin StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Rising Ridge Apartments
770 NE 70th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Providence Pointe
6210 NW 106th StJohnston, IA 50131
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Legacy Landing Apartments
2701 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Center Place Lofts
415 Center PlAltoona, IA 50009
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Clover Ridge Apartments
858 8th St SEAltoona, IA 50009
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PineTree Apartments
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
900-908 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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918-928 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Peppertree Apartments
10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Oakwood Place
2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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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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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community
755 NE 56th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Scotchview Manor Apartments
600-620 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Vibe at 8035
11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Scotchview Manor Elderly Apartments
705 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Oakland Pointe
615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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3861 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Cottages at Johnston Commons
5814 Northglenn DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Spruce Pointe
1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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 | $949 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $480 | $4,132 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $648 | $3,593 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $685 | $3,189 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $550 | $10,000+ |
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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 $635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,089.
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 3,871 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 $322 which is $1,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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