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Forest Avenue Senior Townhomes
1417 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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614 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
614 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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The Gables
1621 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Drake Collection
2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Ingersoll Park
4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+
4111 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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319 Franklin Ave
319 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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La Placita on East Grand
1540 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 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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Douglas Oaks
2829 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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3607 Ingersoll Ave
3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Brickstone Apartments
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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920 Meadow Ln
920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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2413 24th St
2413 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1123 24th
1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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3119 Grand Ave
3119 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments
3505 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1314 22nd St
1314 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cottage Heights on 29th
1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Flats on 21st
1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Sixth Avenue Flats
1230 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Wedgewood Apartments
2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hickman House
2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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2447 E Walnut Street
2447 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50317
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1144 36th Street_INRES
1144 36th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The 31st Street Apartments
500 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Des Moines Studio Apartments | $956 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $480 | $5,482 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $629 | $3,754 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $655 | $3,723 |
| Cheap 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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