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Southern Park Apartments
810 Payton AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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University West
4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Grand Manor Apartments
3601 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Community Homes
5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Garden Court Apartments
3700 Martin Luther King PkyDes Moines, IA 50310
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Sixth Avenue Flats
1230 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Hickman House
2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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1333 22nd St
1333 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Wedgewood Apartments
2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Grand Colony Apartments
2824 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Oak Park Manor
3400 8th StDes Moines, IA 50313
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Southview Manor
2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Eastview Manor
3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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Allterra Property Solutions
1535 Linden StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Melbourne IV 55+ Living
5514 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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6920 SW 9th St
6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingstone Apartments 2
3121 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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4671 NW 50th St
4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Flats on 56th
3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Brady Apartments
650 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Drake Pointe
1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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River Hills Apartments #2
916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Thomas Apartments
1030 56th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Woodland Meadows
3315 E 15th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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JK Sully 1075
1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hubbell Tower Apartments
904 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Capitol View Apartments
1441 Capitol AveDes Moines, IA 50316
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Bryn Mawr Apartments
511 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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421 College Ave
421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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The 31st Street Apartments
500 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Southridge Senior Lofts
695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Christ the King II
5602 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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5902 Hickman Rd
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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4314 University Ave
4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1414 30th St
1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chetwynd Apartments
3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Larnerd Apartments
3111 Easton BlvdDes Moines, IA 50317
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933 18th St
933 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Eastview
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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 | $954 | $480 | $2,521 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $480 | $3,197 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $648 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $685 | $3,376 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $550 | $10,000+ |
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Write a ReviewJoseph • 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 $635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,303.
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 3,651 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 $283 which is $2,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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