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1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Birch
3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Cypress 1 (East Ridge)
3909 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Windsor Chateau Apartments
1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas
4532 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
241-243 E 24th St
Des MoinesIA50317
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
5824 Grand Ave
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3435 SE 20th St
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3140 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Ballyard Lofts
350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Broadway Heights
4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50317
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1217 24th St
1217 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
927 Herold Ave
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Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Union at Rivers Edge
1600 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Forrest Ave
3103-3109 Forest AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
404 E Pleasant Vw Dr
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Southern Horizon by Kading
7400 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Carman Estates
2314 E Porter AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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3000 Grand Apartments
3000 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Equitable Building
604 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Vineyards
5801 Se 24th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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High Street Lofts
1601 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
2406 Woodland Ave
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Meadow Cove
2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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3612 Ingersoll Ave
3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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The Flats on 21st
1313 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Highland Park Manor
3717 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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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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The Concord Building
732 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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Cedar Crest Apartments
3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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 | $958 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $480 | $5,422 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $648 | $3,593 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $685 | $3,189 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $600 | $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 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 Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,715.
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 3,740 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 $282 which is $2,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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.