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Somerset
$871 - $1,616
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$783 - $1,528
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Woodside Park Apartments
$885 - $925
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$885 - $925
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Woodside Park Apartments

3301 SE 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Finn Apartments
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$895 - $1,125
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$890 - $1,120
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$895 - $1,125
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Velocity
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$899 - $2,556
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$804 - $2,461
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$95
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$899 - $2,556
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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University Village
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$900 - $975
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$815 - $890
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$85
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$900 - $975
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University Village

2225 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Maxwell
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$900 - $1,650Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Maxwell

915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Eagle View Lofts
$953 - $1,712
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$855 - $1,614
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$98
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$953 - $1,712
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Eagle View Lofts

708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Soll
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$977 - $2,178
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$874 - $2,075
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$103
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$977 - $2,178
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Clemens Building
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$995 - $1,695
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$962 - $1,662
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$33
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$995 - $1,695
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Clemens Building

200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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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.