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The 4220 Grand Apartments

800-828 Hartford Ave

Hilltop Apartments

Kingman Gardens

The Birch

Capitol Grove Apartments

Luther Park Apartments

Gateway Lofts

3612 Ingersoll Ave

The Soho Lofts

Flats on 5th

350 East Locust

Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I

Woodland West

Plaza Manor

Park West Apartments

4837 NW 62nd Ave

Sherwood Glen

Robin Hill

Normandy Terrace Apartments

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The Flats Apartments

The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive

405 8th St SW, Unit 3

Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED

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Brick Towne at Johnston

Element at Valley West

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Westpointe Apartments

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Briarwood Grand Apartments

Olde English Village

Westwood

Fish Creek

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

Riverwood

Colonial Village

Eastwood on Grand

Canterbury Park

Regency Woods

Carriage Park

Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale

Centennial Place Apartments

West Glen Apartments

Norwalk Meadows

Elm Village

Cambridge Court

309 8th St, Unit 2

304 4th St SW, Unit 8

Peterson Place Apartments

Clover Hills

Golfview Condos
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 | $946 | $480 | $1,981 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $480 | $4,666 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $655 | $3,305 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $500 | $2,500 |
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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 $675.
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 $1,612.
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 2,435 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 $304 which is $1,308 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.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.