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East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2328 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Des Moines Greystone Homes
1055 Martin Luther King Jr PkyDes Moines, IA 50314
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104 SW 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1440 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1219 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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 | $935 | $560 | $1,742 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $547 | $3,211 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $550 | $4,000 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $736 | $4,811 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,597 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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Des Moines, IAPopulation: 216,853
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Getting Around Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
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A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,391.
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 4,745 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 $314 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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