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1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $400 with Utilities Included (188 Rentals) Page 3 of 4
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Capitol View Apartments
1441 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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1 Bedroom Apartments
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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Oak Creek Chateau
595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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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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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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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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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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The Klein Building
3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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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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Drake Court
1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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The Soho Lofts
400 E Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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$650 - $1,350
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Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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$725 - $825Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sunset Apartments
1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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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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$799 - $1,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED
2221 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale
7715 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Centennial Place Apartments
901 7th Ave SEAltoona, IA 50009
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$850 - $1,435
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Country Club Village Apartments
1200 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$875 - $1,0952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Norwalk Meadows
1212 Holly DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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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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$895 - $1,335Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 9
Rising Ridge Apartments
770 NE 70th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$900 - $1,2751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Chapel Ridge
210 S 41st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$900 - $1,1751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Venbury Trail
908 8th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Carriage Park
4901 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$930 - $1,4001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Woodland West NMC
3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative
1030 Greenway CtAltoona, IA 50009
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$950 - $1,425Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Plaza 50 Apartments
640 S 50th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$985 - $1,1451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
555 N Walnut BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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$989 - $1,4491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bridlewood Apartments
100-112 5th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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$989 - $1,089
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Meadow Ridge
1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Park West Apartments
1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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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Woodland Place Apartments
4957-4949 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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$1,000 - $1,500
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Brick Towne at Johnston
6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Somerfield Village Center Apartments
4800 Mills Civic PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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