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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $480 with Utilities Included (163 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Drake Terrace
1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Klein Building
3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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3274 E Euclid Ave
3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Drake Court
1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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$650 - $1,350
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Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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$705 - $1,300Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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$760 - $1,225Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED
2221 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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$800 - $1,100
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Brick Towne at Johnston
6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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$815 - $1,075
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$850 - $9502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Norwalk Meadows
1212 Holly DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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$850 - $1,425
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Country Club Village Apartments
1200 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Carriage Park
4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$864 - $1,1501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Keystone on 8th
1261 8th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale
7715 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$895 - $9952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Peterson Place Apartments
770 N Pleasant Hill BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Chapel Ridge
210 S 41st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Centennial Place Apartments
901 7th Ave SEAltoona, IA 50009
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Sunset Apartments
1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Bridlewood Apartments
100-112 5th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Woodland West NMC
3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Venbury Trail
908 8th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Plaza 50 Apartments
640 S 50th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative
1030 Greenway CtAltoona, IA 50009
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The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$989 - $1,129
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Meadow Ridge
1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$995 - $1,6251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
St. Andrews Apartments
3241 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$1,000 - $1,2001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Woodland Place Apartments
4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Westridge Apartments
8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Urban Heights
7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Peppertree Apartments
10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Executive Heights
8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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The View On Hickman
7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Belmont Point Apartments
1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Carlisle Park Apartments
1220 Hardin DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Valley Station
313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Norwalk Park Apartments
918-928 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Cornerstone Commons
6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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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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