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Union at Rivers Edge
1600 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Hilltop Apartments
3722 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Uplift Manor
2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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National Biscuit Flats
1001 Cherry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Harrington Studios
677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+
4111 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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South View Apartments
4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Douglas Oaks
2829 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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La Placita on East Grand
1540 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Hawthorn Hill Apartments
921 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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920 Meadow Ln
920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Flats on 21st
1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Hickman House
2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Oak Park Manor
3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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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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Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Flats on 56th
3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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River Hills Apartments #2
916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Drake Pointe
1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Prix Apartments
3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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JK Sully 1075
1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Capitol View Apartments
1441 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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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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5902 Hickman Rd
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Alley Landing
2701 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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4314 University Ave
4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Brady Apartments
650 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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University Park Apartments
3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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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 | $956 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $480 | $5,482 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $629 | $3,754 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $655 | $3,723 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $530 | $2,300 |
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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 $647.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is 732 19th St which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,149.
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 3,237 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 $382 which is $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
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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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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.