
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $2,000 (323 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


Gateway Lofts

Finn Apartments

Wilkins Bldg

E300

Village on Grand

Water Trail Row

Argonne Apartments

Connolly Lofts

Treehouse Apartments
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Riverview Oaks Apartments

Court Ave Lofts

Watrous Apartments

Stockbridge Apartments

Flats on 5th

University Village

College Hill Apartments

Forest Avenue Village

Ashley Square
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Hampton House Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

Riverpoint Lofts

Four Seasons Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

Crossroad Apartments

Somerset

Sutton Hill

The Oaks

Union at Rivers Edge
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Harbach Lofts

Parkside East

Grand Colony

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Elmcrest

Willow Bend

Melbourne

Hamilton Apartments

Ingersoll Towers
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Park Forest

Rumely Lofts

Deer Ridge

Hilltop Apartments

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The Scott at East Village

Chad Estates

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Prairie Woods Apartments

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Park Ridge Apartments

Capitol Heights

Valley Acres Apartments
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 | $965 | $575 | $2,061 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $480 | $5,894 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $655 | $3,128 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $530 | $2,500 |
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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
Joseph • 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 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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I listed at $548.
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 $1,194.
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 1,090 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Mezzo on Walnut.
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 675 sq ft.
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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

