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Element at Valley West
4101 Woodland PlzWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5115 NE 23rd AvePleasant Hill, IA 50327
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3650 Patricia DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westwood Apartments
238 52nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Fountains Apartments
5101 Hawthorne DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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8650 Crescent C...Johnston, IA 50131
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1900 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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ReNew Jordan Creek
210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1
2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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6210 NW 106th StJohnston, IA 50131
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6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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2701 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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3105 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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4001 EP True PkwyWest 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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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 $2,089.
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 3,871 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 $322 which is $1,767 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: 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.