
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $682 (282 Rentals) Page 4 of 6


The 4220 Grand Apartments

Kingman Blvd Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Cypress II

Twin Oaks Residences

Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

Drake Terrace

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Flats on Pleasant

Sixth Avenue Flats

Flats on 5th

3274 E Euclid Ave

River Hills Apartments #2

Iowa Stanton LLC

Drake Court

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Douglas Woods

Drake Pointe

4837 NW 62nd Ave

Douglas Park Apartments

Norwalk Meadows

Plaza Manor

Sunset Apartments

Belmont Manor

Canterbury Park

Woodland West

Eastwood on Grand

Nelson LLC

Elm Village Apartments

Fish Creek

Sherwood Glen

Colonial Village

Westwood Apartments

Briarwood Grand Apartments

West Glen Apartments

595 N Pleasant Hill Blvd

Centennial Place Apartments

Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Hamlet Apartments

901 7th Ave SE

Dakota Apartments

Peterson Place Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Chapel Ridge

Bexley Urbandale

Country Club Village Apartments

Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale
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 | $927 | $540 | $2,527 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $597 | $4,561 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $682 | $3,670 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $685 | $3,327 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Explore Des Moines
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 $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 $2,493.
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 5,658 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 $344 which is $2,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
