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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Newly renovated apartments in quiet neighborhood
4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
The Flats at Highland Park Apartments
622 Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Broadway Apartments at Capitol Heights
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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$548 - $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I
5409 NW Johnston DrJohnston, IA 50131
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$650 - $949Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The View On Hickman
7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$705 - $995Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive
11040 Hickman RdClive, IA 50325
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$715 - $9081 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 19
Plaza Manor
3821-3823 66th AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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$7252 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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$740 - $1,040Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$741 - $1,751Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$742 - $1,0521 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Flats Apartments
3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$755 - $8551 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carlisle Park Apartments
1220 Hardin DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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$773 - $1,1831 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$792 - $1,5731 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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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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$813 - $1,4701 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Element at Valley West
4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$813 - $2,425Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Altoona Towers
1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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$815 - $1,3951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Country Club Village Apartments
1200 Office Park RdWest 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 | $928 | $575 | $1,742 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $547 | $3,199 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $550 | $4,000 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $736 | $4,904 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
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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 $647.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,417.
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 4,487 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 $295 which is $2,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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