2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $2,000 (381 Rentals)

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418 East Grand
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$1,180 - $1,310
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$790 - $1,305
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$795 - $1,310
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Tempo East Village
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$1,675
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$1,100 - $1,675
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$1,100 - $1,675
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Canary Lofts
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$1,652 - $1,775
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$798 - $1,770
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$803 - $1,775
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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LINC at Gray's Station
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$1,495 - $2,449
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$948 - $3,133
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$51
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$999 - $3,184
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vue
$1,463 - $1,661
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$1,314 - $2,706
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$51
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$1,365 - $2,757
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Vue

922 8th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Soll
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$1,585 - $1,645
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$672 - $2,075
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$103
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$775 - $2,178
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Velocity
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$1,701 - $1,905
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$804 - $2,811
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$95
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$899 - $2,906
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Clemens Building
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$1,695
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$962 - $1,662
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$33
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$995 - $1,695
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Clemens Building

200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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$1,339
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$730 - $1,334
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$735 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Eagle View Lofts
$1,712
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$855 - $1,614
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$98
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$953 - $1,712
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Eagle View Lofts

708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
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$1,270 - $1,819
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$722 - $1,786
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$33
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$755 - $1,819
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Ridges
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$865 - $940
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$677 - $842
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$98
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$775 - $940
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Carman Estates
$1,170
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$1,170 - $1,270
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$1,170 - $1,270
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Carman Estates

2314 E Porter AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Finn Apartments
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$1,025 - $1,125
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$890 - $1,120
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$895 - $1,125
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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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 $1,274.

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 2,205 square feet unit starting from $2,200 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 959 sq ft.

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