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606 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2000 Meadow Chase LnDes Moines, IA 50320
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300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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604 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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5801 Se 24th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
2120 E Caulder Ave
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2625 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Southern Horizon by Kading
7400 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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Uplift Manor
2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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National Biscuit Flats
1001 Cherry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Harrington Studios
677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
1417 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Winona
527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Ingersoll Park
4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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732 19th St
732 19th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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3419 1st St
3419 1st StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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South View Apartments
4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Eddy Apartments
1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Brickstone Apartments
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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La Placita on East Grand
1540 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hawthorn Hill Apartments
921 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309
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2413 24th St
2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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920 Meadow Ln
920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Delester Apartments
811 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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1110 29th St
1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Flats on 21st
1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Des Moines Studio Apartments | $933 | $480 | $1,976 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $2,932 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $685 | $3,182 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $560 | $2,500 |
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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 $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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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.