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Bryn Mawr Apartments
511 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1 Bedroom Apartments
4314 University Ave
4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The 31st Street Apartments
500 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Chetwynd Apartments
3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Oak Creek Chateau
595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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University Park Apartments
3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Eastview
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Sevastopol Station
1938 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Brookside Apartments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Kingman Blvd Apartments
2600 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cypress II
4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
2813 Cottage Grove Ave
2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Drake Terrace
1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Klein Building
3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Flats on Pleasant
1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Drake Court
1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3615 61st St
3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Kingman Gardens
1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Birch
3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Capitol Grove Apartments
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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$705 - $1,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive
11040 Hickman RdClive, IA 50325
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$7102 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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$748 - $1,0691 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30
Plaza Manor
3821-3823 66th AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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$732 - $9841 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 29
Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$749 - $1,177
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The Flats Apartments
3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$750 - $1,1401 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Canterbury Park
935 Sherrylynn BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$750 - $9501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Douglas Park Apartments
3816 106th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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$750 - $8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carlisle Park Apartments
1220 Hardin DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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$753 - $1,283Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$760 - $1,225Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$772 - $1,1131 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 8
Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$768 - $1,1931 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$795 - $1,0301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Olde English Village
1201 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED
2221 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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$810 - $1,0951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Briarwood Grand Apartments
2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$827 - $1,4291 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$820 - $1,0501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westwood Apartments
238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$825 - $1,3001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15
Centennial Place Apartments
901 7th Ave SEAltoona, IA 50009
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$825 - $1,1751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fish Creek
817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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$8252 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Norwalk Meadows
1212 Holly DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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$828 - $1,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverwood
660 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$840 - $1,2031 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hamlet Apartments
2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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Write a ReviewJoseph • 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.
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