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Oak Park Manor

Bell Terrace Apartments

2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

6920 SW 9th St

Melbourne IV 55+ Living

Roosevelt Manor

Allterra Property Solutions

4671 NW 50th St

The Flats on 56th

River Hills Apartments #2

Drake Pointe

Thomas Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

JK Sully 1075

Grand Heights

BG - 1076 21st St

1118 26th Street

820 Lyon Street Apartments

1069 33rd St

3309 University Ave

125 NW Aurora Avenue

Maverick Apartments

421 College Ave

Bryn Mawr Apartments

Capitol View Apartments

Hubbell Tower Apartments

Winona

Southridge Senior Lofts

Christ the King II

Gateway Hill Apartments

Grand Manor

5902 Hickman Rd

1312 22nd St

Alley Landing

Park Winds

4314 University Ave

1414 30th St

Chetwynd Apartments

Oak Creek Chateau Apartments

Larnerd Apartments

Ten Fold

The Meadows

933 18th St

University Park Apartments

Shelly Rose Estates

Eastview

Legacy Park Apartments

The Brady Apartments

4210 Knob Hill Drive
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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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 $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.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.