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3607 Ingersoll Ave

The Quarters on 9th

Twin Manor

920 Meadow Ln

The Delester Apartments

Casady Apartments

1123 24th

1110 29th St

The Grove at Hickman

Southern Park Apartments

1082 21st St

University West

Kingman Gardens

Grand Manor Apartments

Community Homes

Garden Court Apartments

Sixth Avenue Flats

Windsor Terrace Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

Hickman House

Wedgewood Apartments

The Flats on 21st

1314 22nd St

Grand Prix Apartments

Southview Manor

Oak Park Manor

Eastview Manor

Bell Terrace Apartments

2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

6920 SW 9th St

Roosevelt Manor

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Allterra Property Solutions

4671 NW 50th St

The Flats on 56th

River Hills Apartments #2

Drake Pointe

McKinley Apartments

Thomas Apartments

1069 33rd St

JK Sully 1075

Grand Heights

The 31st Street Apartments

421 College Ave

Bryn Mawr Apartments

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

Christ the King II
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 | $959 | $575 | $1,981 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $480 | $5,841 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $655 | $3,120 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $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 $675.
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 $1,178.
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 2,636 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 $329 which is $849 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.

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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.