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Southern Park Apartments

The Winona

JK Sully 1075

Garden Court Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

Hickman House

1069 33rd St

Laurel Village Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

Southridge Senior Lofts

Casady Apartments

University Terrace Apartments

Grand Terrace Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

Chetwynd Apartments

1414 30th St

Kingman Gardens

Wedgewood Apartments

The Meadows

Eastview

University Park Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

The Aspen

Southwinds Apartments

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Brookside Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5008 Ingersoll Ave

Kingman Blvd Apartments

Cypress II

Drake Terrace

Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Flats on Pleasant

The 4220 Grand Apartments

River Hills Apartments #2

Sixth Avenue Flats

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Flats on 5th

Drake Court

Stanton Apartments

Douglas Woods

3615 61st St

Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I

4837 NW 62nd Ave

Woodland West

Canterbury Park
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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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 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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