
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $642 (216 Rentals) Page 4 of 5


Sunset Apartments

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Briarwood Grand Apartments

West Glen Apartments

Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale

Norwalk Meadows

Eastwood on Grand

Washington Manor

Robin Hill

Canterbury Park

Clover Hills

Peterson Place Apartments

304 4th St SW, Unit 8

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Country Club Village Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Bristol Ridge

Bridlewood Apartments

Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Element Urbandale

Oakwood Place

Elm Village

Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative

Olde English Village

Cambridge Court

Venbury Trail

High Pointe

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

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Hamlet Apartments

Bexley Urbandale

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Meadow Ridge

Park West Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

Dakota Apartments

Carriage Park

Chapel Ridge

Norwalk 55+ Living (IOWA)

2170 NW 82nd St

Meadow Vista Senior Villas

Schoolside Apartments

Belmont Point Apartments

Valley Station

Capri Apartments

Ashworth Manor

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484 S 19th St

Williamson Residence

Westridge Apartments

Executive Heights

Peach Tree

Peppertree Apartments
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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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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.