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3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
2427 Welbeck Rd
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6800-6616 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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1516 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Lofts on 34th
1219 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Crossroad Apartments
3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
1354 E 12th St
Des MoinesIA50316
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560 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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5528 Meredith DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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2825 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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5501 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4532 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1601 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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2328 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
241-243 E 24th St
Des MoinesIA50317
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Imperial Grand Prix
3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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1710 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
3435 SE 20th St
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4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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5515 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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3205 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $648, 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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