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Chad Estates

The Fleming Building

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Woodside Park Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

Cypress 1 (East Ridge)

Elmcrest

5906 Hickman Rd

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The Scott at East Village

Jackson Crossing
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Magnolia Park

Court Ave Lofts

Reagan House

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Southbrook Green

Goldbriar Chateau

Weston Park Apartments

The Griffin Building

Lofts on 34th

District at 6th Apartments

Flux

Rosemont Place

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628 37th St

The Parker @ Seventh

Ashley Square

Eagle View Lofts

Madison Flats

Park Winds

4010 University

1805 Arlington Ave

Velocity

University Village

Cityville

University Place Lofts

Maxwell

200 Grand Ave

2805 Cottage Grove Ave

Melbourne

E300

The Deco

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

2427 Welbeck Rd

Prairie Winds Apartments

Alley Landing

Rowat Lofts Apartments

R&T Lofts

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Vine Street Lofts

Metro Lofts

Park Avenue by Broadmoor
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 | $956 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $4,565 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $648 | $3,674 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $685 | $4,100 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $500 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,015.
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 4,079 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 $334 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.