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Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+
4111 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Village on Grand
3451 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Homes (55+ Community)
4212 E 29th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hilltop Apartments
3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Park Manor
3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Southview Manor
2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Christ the King II
5602 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Crest at Baker Creek
4560 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED
2221 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Fairmeadows Village-55+ Independent Living Rental Community
2625 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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St. Andrews Apartments
3241 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Clover Ridge Apartments
858 8th St SEAltoona, IA 50009
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I
5409 NW Johnston DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Norwalk 55+ Living (IOWA)
1001-1011 Sunset DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Meadow Vista Senior Villas
1806 28th Ave SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Valley Station
313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Cornerstone Commons
6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Good Life
1313 Wright RdNorwalk, IA 50211
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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community
755 NE 56th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Scotchview Manor Elderly Apartments
705 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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The Cottages at Johnston Commons
5814 Northglenn DrJohnston, IA 50131
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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 | $951 | $380 | $2,496 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $3,192 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $710 | $2,894 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $685 | $4,481 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $600 | $10,000+ |
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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 $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 $2,435.
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 3,877 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 $271 which is $2,164 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
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.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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