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Deer Ridge
6000 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Elmcrest
433 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Crossroad Apartments
3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Valley Acres Apartments
1050 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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2207 E Park AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Willow Bend
6800-6616 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Southbrook Green
1516 Evergreen AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Hickman One
5616 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Windsor Chateau Apartments
1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Metro Lofts
100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Pleasant Court
708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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920 Meadow Ln
920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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3119 Grand Ave
3119 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Cottage Heights on 29th
1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Kingman Apartments
3205 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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2413 24th St
2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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6920 SW 9th St
6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Allterra Property Solutions
1535 Linden StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments
3505 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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JK Sully 1075
1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Hickman House
2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Capitol View Apartments
1441 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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1069 33rd St
1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Laurel Village Apartments
1040 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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5902 Hickman Rd
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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1312 22nd St
1312 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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820 Lyon Street Apartments
816-820 Lyon StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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 3119 Grand Ave which is listed at $695, 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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