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4711 South Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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2101-2111 E Caulder AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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5015 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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3662 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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2903 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3407 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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1215 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2411 Welbeck RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Woodland Meadows
3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Maverick Apartments
1400 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50316
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1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Village on Grand
3451 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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New Haven Apartments
2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Parkside East
3540 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Deer Ridge
6000 Creston AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Hamilton Apartments
2825 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Canary Lofts
2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2225-2315 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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6800-6616 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Prairie Woods Apartments
4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2300 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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722 18th St
722 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Court Ave Lofts
308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Cypress 1 (East Ridge)
3909 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Goldbriar Chateau
5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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The Griffin Building
319 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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424 E Philip StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Rosemont Place
2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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1809 Arlington Ave
1809 Arlington AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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833 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Lyn Crossing
2000 Meadow Chase LnDes Moines, IA 50320
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Des Moines Studio Apartments | $926 | $525 | $2,571 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $597 | $4,422 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $682 | $3,622 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $685 | $3,227 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $655 | $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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Des Moines is at Clover Creek listed at $560.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.
What is the most affordable Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKinley Apartments and starts from $895.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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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.