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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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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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6920 SW 9th St
6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Allterra Property Solutions
1535 Linden StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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JK Sully 1075
1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Winona
527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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1069 33rd St
1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Laurel Village Apartments
1040 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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5902 Hickman Rd
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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Kingman Gardens
3010 Kingman BlvdDes 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 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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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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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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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Kingman Blvd Apartments
2600 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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2300 Beaver Ave
2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Flats on Pleasant
1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The 4220 Grand Apartments
4220 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Sixth Avenue Flats
1230 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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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 | $930 | $575 | $2,061 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $480 | $5,347 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $655 | $3,305 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $2,500 |
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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 $650.
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 $1,158.
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 2,588 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 $312 which is $846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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