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The Brady Apartments

Southern Park Apartments

University West

Grand Manor Apartments

Kingman Gardens

Sixth Avenue Flats

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Grand Colony Apartments

Hickman House

Wedgewood Coop

Grand Prix Apartments

Oak Park Manor

Southview Manor

Eastview Manor

Bell Terrace

Roosevelt Manor

Stidham- 6920 SW 9th St

Kingstone Apartments 2

The Flats on 56th Apartments

Lovington Apartments

The Aspen

Drake Pointe

JK Sully1075

1201 E Bell Avenue

1069 33rd St

The 31st Street Apartments

421 College Ave

Bryn Mawr Apartments

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

Gateway Hill- 1731 High St.

Flats on 5th

4314 University Ave

Chetwynd Apartments

Iowa Eastview LLC

Sevastopol Station

The Meadows

University Park Place

Douglas Woods

Ingersoll Flats

BNL Investments

Iowa Stanton LLC

Kingman Blvd Apartments

Cypress II

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Twin Oaks Residences

Drake Terrace
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.