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Rosemont Place
2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Drake
1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Pointe on Fleur
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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The Village at Westchester
5413 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Sutton Hill
2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Towers
3662 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Somerset
6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Evergreen Terrace
2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Prairie Woods Apartments
4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3003 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Westchester Square
5528 Meredith DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Eagle View Lofts
708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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200 Grand Ave
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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415 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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4400 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor
900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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Soll
2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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5501 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Residences at River View
1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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935 Sherrylynn BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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3901 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Olde English Village
1201 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Flats Apartments
3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Bennett Grand Woods
1813 Bennett DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Eastwood on Grand
2120 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Country Club Village Apartments
1200 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bristol Ridge
4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Regency Woods
1137 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Blue Ridge Commons
1040 Blue Ridge Pl NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Park West Apartments
1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $949 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $480 | $4,132 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $648 | $3,593 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $685 | $3,189 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $550 | $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 $635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,095.
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 3,900 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 $324 which is $1,771 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.
Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.