Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $400 with Utilities Included (186 Rentals)Page 3 of 4
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Des Moines.

Park West Apartments

Sunset Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Colonial Village

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

Washington Manor

Urban Green Apartments

Rising Ridge Apartments

Peterson Place Apartments

Carriage Park

Winwood Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments

Bridlewood Apartments

The Cottages of Pleasant Hill

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Oakland Pointe I

The Allure at 57
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 | $1,046 | $450 | $2,244 |
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $550 | $3,850 |
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $583 | $3,140 |
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $500 | $3,600 |
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $500 | $2,850 |
Explore Des Moines
Getting Around Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,688.
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 2,902 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 $315 which is $1,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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