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300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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R&T Lofts
717 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Des Moines Greystone Homes
1055 Martin Luther King Jr PkyDes Moines, IA 50314
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Soll
2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Park Avenue by Broadmoor
4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rumely Lofts
104 SW 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor
900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Hilltop Apartments
3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Residences at River View
1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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High Street Lofts
1601 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment
4434 Honey Bee RdgDes Moines, IA 50317
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Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rocket Transfer Lofts
320 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Equitable Building
604 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Kingman Gardens
1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Park West Apartments
1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bristol Ridge
4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Douglas Park Apartments
3816 106th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Centennial Place Apartments
901 7th Ave SEAltoona, IA 50009
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Riverwood
660 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Fairmeadows Village-55+ Independent Living Rental Community
2625 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Rising Ridge Apartments
770 NE 70th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Altoona Towers
1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Woodland West NMC
3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Lofts at NorthPark
8845 Northpark CtJohnston, IA 50131
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Altoona Terrace
1002-1108 4th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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8650 Crescent C...Johnston, IA 50131
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Cedarbrooke Place
2503 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Woodland Place Apartments, LLC
4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Meadow Ridge
1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4601 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Adventureland Village
807 14th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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 | $950 | $500 | $2,656 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $597 | $4,561 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $651 | $3,528 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $685 | $4,100 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $655 | $10,000+ |
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Write a ReviewJoseph • 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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,128.
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 4,229 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 $331 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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