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3241 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Cambridge Court Apartments
1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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351 2nd St NWAltoona, IA 50009
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The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1
2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Yellowbanks
5756 Basswood LnPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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2701 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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1261 8th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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1630 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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1108 SW Bremerton LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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5705 NW 57th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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1155 SW Prairie Trail PkyAnkeny, IA 50023
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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