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4212 E 29th StDes Moines, IA 50317
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $655 (14 Rentals)
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Allterra Property Solutions
1535 Linden StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Crest at Baker Creek
4560 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Autumn Ridge
2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lillis Lofts
6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Peppertree Apartments
10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westridge Apartments
8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Meadow Vista by Kading
1522 Bailie Ln SWAltoona, IA 50009
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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 | $966 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $480 | $5,851 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $644 | $3,705 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $655 | $3,603 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $530 | $2,300 |
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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 $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Lillis Lofts which is listed at $751, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,176.
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 2,766 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 $364 which is $812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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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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Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.
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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.
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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.