3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $2,600 (132 Rentals)

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LINC at Gray's Station
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$2,329 - $2,499
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$1,094 - $3,076
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$1,145 - $3,127
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27

LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vue
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$1,723 - $2,053
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$1,275 - $2,002
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$1,326 - $2,053
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Vue

922 8th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
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$2,412
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$904 - $2,750
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$95
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$999 - $2,845
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Drake
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$1,335
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$760 - $1,270
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$65
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$825 - $1,335
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The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Forest Avenue Village
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$1,542 - $1,584
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$802 - $1,519
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$65
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$867 - $1,584
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 14

Forest Avenue Village

3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Rosemont Place
$1,195 - $1,613
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$808 - $1,588
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$25
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$833 - $1,613
3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Rosemont Place

2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Lenox Properties
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$1,195 - $1,250
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$595 - $1,250
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Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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New Haven Apartments
$1,100 - $1,195
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$731 - $1,226
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$800 - $1,295
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New Haven Apartments

2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3903 Oakshire Rd
$1,400
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$1,400
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3903 Oakshire Rd

3903 Oakshire RdDes Moines, IA 50310

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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Community Homes
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5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Meredith Homes
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Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Hilltop l
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop l

3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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Drake Collection
3 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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McKinley Apartments
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McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave

2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Aspen
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Forest & Fields
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Forest & Fields

4605 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Grandview Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Meadows

4252 Morton AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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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 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 Campus View Student Housing listed at $640.

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 $1,699.

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 2,190 square feet unit starting from $2,300 at Prairie Trails.

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 1,200 sq ft.

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