Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $648 (303 Rentals) Page 3 of 7

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Cedar Crest Apartments
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Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Meredith Homes
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Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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920 Meadow Ln
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920 Meadow Ln

920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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University West
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University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Eastview Manor
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Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Roosevelt Manor
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Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Winona
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The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Garden Court Apartments
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Garden Court Apartments

3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Aspen
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The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Hickman House
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Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Laurel Villages
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Laurel Villages

1040 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Libertad Des Moines
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Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
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Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Grand Terrace
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Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Wedgewood Coop
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Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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University Park Place
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University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Getting Around Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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 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 Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $648, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,883.

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 4,683 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 $324 which is $1,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.

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