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High Pointe
1900 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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1040 Blue Ridge Pl NWAltoona, IA 50009
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1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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8650 Crescent C...Johnston, IA 50131
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4601 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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4001 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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3105 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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6210 NW 106th StJohnston, IA 50131
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2701 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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905 SW 28thAnkeny, IA 50023
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1490 34th Ave SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Garland AveNorwalk, IA 50211
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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 | $933 | $480 | $1,976 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $2,932 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $685 | $3,182 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $560 | $2,500 |
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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 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 2,626 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 $291 which is $1,332 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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.