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Reagan House

Goldbriar Chateau

Northtown Apartments

Flux

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Prairie Woods Apartments

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 10

The Oaks

Ingersoll FLATS

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Woodside Park Apartments
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Southbrook Green

Ashley Square

Sunburst

Westchester Square

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Madison Flats

The Parker @ Seventh

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

The Lyon

University Place Lofts
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The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

Somerset

Prairie Winds Apartments

District at 6th Apartments

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Cityville

R&T Lofts

E300

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713 20th St, Unit 1919-2, Unit 1919-2

Hickman One

Lofts on 34th

Metro Lofts

Windsor Chateau Apartments

University Village

Wilkins Bldg

3000 Grand Apartments

Eagle View Lofts

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Riverpoint Lofts

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Union at Rivers Edge

Maxwell

Rumely Lofts

Velocity

Hilltop Apartments

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4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment, Unit Apartment

925-925 28th St, Unit 925

Vine Street Lofts

Soll
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 | $940 | $480 | $2,511 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $480 | $3,140 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $710 | $2,952 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $685 | $4,378 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $600 | $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 $640.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Mezzo on Walnut which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,447.
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 3,564 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 $264 which is $2,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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