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University West

1082 21st St

Kingman Gardens

Grand Manor Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

Community Homes

Sixth Avenue Flats

Windsor Terrace Apartments

1314 22nd St

Hickman House

Wedgewood Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

Oak Park Manor

Southview Manor

Eastview Manor

Bell Terrace Apartments

2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

6920 SW 9th St

Roosevelt Manor

Kingstone Apartments 2

Allterra Property Solutions

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

The Brady Apartments

The Flats on 56th

4671 NW 50th St

River Hills Apartments #2

Drake Pointe

McKinley Apartments

Thomas Apartments

1069 33rd St

Grand Heights

JK Sully 1075

The 31st Street Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

421 College Ave

Bryn Mawr Apartments

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

Christ the King II

Gateway Hill Apartments

5902 Hickman Rd

1312 22nd St

4314 University Ave

Chetwynd Apartments

1414 30th St

Larnerd Apartments

933 18th St

The Meadows

Eastview
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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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.