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Metro Lofts
100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$994 - $1,302Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $1,4751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Windsor Square by Broadmoor
900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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$995 - $1,595
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Clemens Building
200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $1,720Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$995 - $2,894Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$999 - $3,257
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$948 - $3,206
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LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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$1,049 - $1,060
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$1,041 - $1,052
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Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Capitol Grove Apartments
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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$1,065 - $1,330
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$1,060 - $1,325
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Union at Rivers Edge
1600 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,105 - $2,750
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$1,050 - $2,695
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Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,125 - $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!
3103-3109 Forest AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
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Park Indy Rowhomes!
3140 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$1,149 - $1,485Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,150 - $1,300
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1171 21st St
1171 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$1,195 - $2,035Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Gateway Lofts
1719 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$650 - $1,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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$700 - $1,150Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park West Apartments
1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$705 - $1,300
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$600 - $1,195
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$105
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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$744 - $1,546
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$638 - $1,440
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$106
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$744 - $1,546
Bristol Ridge
4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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$750 - $9501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Douglas Park Apartments
3816 106th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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$751 - $1,705
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$704 - $1,658
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$47
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$751 - $1,705
Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Element at Valley West
4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$780 - $8801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carlisle Park Apartments
1220 Hardin DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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$785 - $1,180
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$679 - $1,074
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Hamlet Apartments
2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$799 - $1,2281 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30
Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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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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Eastwood on Grand
2120 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$825 - $1,3992 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Elm Village Apartments
3705 Elm DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Bridlewood Apartments
100-112 5th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale
7715 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Country Club Village Apartments
1200 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$852 - $2,4511 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blue Ridge Commons
1040 Blue Ridge Pl NWAltoona, IA 50009
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$860 - $1,575
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$850 - $1,565
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Cambridge Court Apartments
1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Element Urbandale
3650 Patricia DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Golfview Condos
5115 NE 23rd AvePleasant Hill, IA 50327
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$940 - $1,3651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Regency Woods
1137 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$9502 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 16
Clover Hills
708 13th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$959 - $1,292
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$889 - $1,222
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The Flats Apartments
3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$960 - $1,0252 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westwood Apartments
238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Cedarbrooke Place
2503 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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 | $948 | $500 | $2,650 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $597 | $4,561 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $651 | $3,528 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $685 | $4,100 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $655 | $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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,128.
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 4,229 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 $331 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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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.