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Oak Creek Chateau Apartments
595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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1414 30th St
1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chetwynd Apartments
3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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4210 Knob Hill Drive
4210 Knob Hill DrDes Moines, IA 50317
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Kingman Gardens
3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ten Fold
1082 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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University Park Apartments
3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Wedgewood Apartments
2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southwinds Apartments
1264 Cummins RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The 4220 Grand Apartments
4220 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hubbell Tower Apartments
904 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Brookside Apartments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Park Winds
3600 Kennedy DrDes Moines, IA 50317
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Kingman Blvd Apartments
2600 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Winona
527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Cypress II
4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Terrace
1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West Apartments
4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Flats on Pleasant
1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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3274 E Euclid Ave
3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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River Hills Apartments #2
916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Sixth Avenue Flats
1230 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingstone Apartments 2
3121 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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2300 Beaver Ave
2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Court
1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4004 University
4004 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hilltop Apartments
3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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800-828 Hartford Ave
800-828 Hartford AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Alley Landing
2701 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Clover Acres
3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Plaza Manor
3821-3823 66th AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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The Franklin
1210 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Douglas Park Apartments
3816 106th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westwood
238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Fish Creek
817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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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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