
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (90 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


Elm Village

Eastwood on Grand

Colonial Village

Fountains Apartments

Providence Pointe

The Ave at Johnston Commons

Blue Ridge Commons

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Yellowbanks
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Hamlet Apartments

Silver Oak Condos

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Country Club Village Apartments

Golfview Condos

Fish Creek

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Yellowbanks

White Oak Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

High Pointe

Canterbury Park
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Woodland West NMC

Chapel Ridge

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Briarwood Grand Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Prairie Pointe Student Living

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Kadin Trail

Riverwood

Altoona Park Apartments

901 7th Ave SE

1025 6th St NW
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6402 Lincoln Ave

Autumn Ridge

Campus View Student Housing

Peppertree Apartments

Westridge Apartments

Meadow Vista by Kading

Sunrise Valley

Cross Creek

Oakland Pointe

Lillis Lofts
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $962 | $480 | $2,061 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $480 | $5,877 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $655 | $2,872 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $2,500 |
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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 3 Bedroom Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Des Moines with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Des Moines is at McKinley Apartments listed at $895.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is $1,731.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 2,770 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at Elm St Villas.
What is the average size for Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Des Moines is currently 1,314 sq ft.
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