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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,129
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$989 - $1,129

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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,033 - $2,142
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Winwood Apartments
$1,120 - $1,645
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Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Autumn Ridge
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Autumn Ridge

2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lillis Lofts
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Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Belmont Point Apartments
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Belmont Point Apartments

1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews

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Joseph4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many 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 $1,623.

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 2,438 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 $305 which is $1,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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