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1417 Walnut St
Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments

1417 Walnut St

1417 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Christ the King II
Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments

Christ the King II

5602 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Libertad Des Moines
Built in 20192 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Senior Lofts
Built in 20212 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Sixth Avenue Flats
Built in 20222 Bedroom Apartments

Sixth Avenue Flats

1230 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
Built in 20192 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Brickstones at Riverbend
Built in 20172 Bedroom Apartments

Brickstones at Riverbend

513 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Flats on 5th
Built in 20192 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Velocity
Built in 20182 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Station 121
Built in 20182 Bedroom Apartments

Station 121

121 12th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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4000 INGERSOLL
Built in 20192 Bedroom Apartments

4000 INGERSOLL

4000 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Residences at 62W
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$1,735 - $1,920
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$1,445 - $2,340
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$1,445 - $2,340
Built in 20172 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at 62W

6000 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cadence
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$1,439 - $1,793
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$1,303 - $2,028
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Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cadence

6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Alice Place at Norwalk
$1,195 - $1,350
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$650 - $1,350
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$650 - $1,350
Built in 20212 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
Senior Living
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Ridgedale Heights
Built in 20222 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgedale Heights

6958 Marigold CtJohnston, IA 50131
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The Allure at 57
Built in 20232 Bedroom Apartments

The Allure at 57

2700 Jacobin DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Ironwood - Phase II
Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments

Ironwood - Phase II

2570 1st Ave SAltoona, IA 50009
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Lillis Lofts
Built in 20212 Bedroom Apartments

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
Built in 20232 Bedroom Apartments

59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Barclay
Built in 20202 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

2311 Ironwood Dr SWAltoona, IA 50009

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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews

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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 2 Bedroom Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Des Moines is at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I listed at $648.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is $1,315.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 2,143 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at Matilda 235 Townhomes.

What is the average size for Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Des Moines is currently 962 sq ft.

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.

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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.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.