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Cambridge Court Apartments
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$860 - $1,000
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$850 - $1,565
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$860 - $1,575
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Cambridge Court Apartments

1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Brick Towne at Johnston
$1,000 - $1,100
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$1,000 - $1,450
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$1,000 - $1,450
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Brick Towne at Johnston

6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Bexley Urbandale
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$875
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$870 - $1,045
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$5
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$875 - $1,050
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 14

Bexley Urbandale

7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Winwood Apartments
$970 - $1,280
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$970 - $1,520
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$970 - $1,520
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Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Hamlet Apartments
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$785 - $929
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$679 - $1,075
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$106
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$785 - $1,181
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bristol Ridge
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$824
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$638 - $1,255
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$106
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$744 - $1,361
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Bristol Ridge

4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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The View On Hickman
$799
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$575 - $749
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$50
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$625 - $799
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The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
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$802 - $1,125
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$802 - $1,222
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$76
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$878 - $1,298
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sunset Apartments
$750 - $800
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$697 - $772
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$53
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$750 - $825
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Sunset Apartments

1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Woodland West NMC
$920 - $970
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$805 - $1,300
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$920 - $1,415
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Woodland West NMC

3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12
$695
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1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12

1136 1/2 68th StWindsor Heights, IA 50324
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Executive Heights
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8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
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8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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Westridge Apartments
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Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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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 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Des Moines is at Highland Park Apartments listed at $597.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is $1,151.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 1,242 square feet unit starting from $1,699 at Sterling at Prairie Trail North.

What is the average size for Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Des Moines is currently 655 sq ft.

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