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Cheap Apartments in Des Moines.


Alley Landing

Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas

Fourth And Court

The Deco

4421 SE 14th St, Unit 201

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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Broadway Heights

1987 SW 1st St

Uplift Manor

Mezzo on Walnut

Harrington Studios

Meredith Homes

Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes

University Terrace Apartments

The Winona

Highland Park Manor

Drake Collection

Ingersoll Park

South View Apartments

Brickstone Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Grand Terrace Apartments

Twin Manor

The Delester Apartments

Southern Park Apartments

University West

Kingman Gardens

Grand Manor Apartments

Sixth Avenue Flats

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Grand Colony Apartments

Wedgewood Apartments

Hickman House

Grand Prix Apartments

Southview Manor

Oak Park Manor

Eastview Manor

Bell Terrace Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

6920 SW 9th St

Kingstone Apartments 2

The Flats on 56th

4671 NW 50th St

Drake Pointe

JK Sully 1075

1069 33rd St

1201 E Bell Avenue

Hubbell Tower Apartments
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 | $938 | $480 | $2,521 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $480 | $3,131 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $710 | $2,979 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $685 | $4,378 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $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 $2,438.
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 3,608 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 $266 which is $2,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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