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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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University Park Apartments
3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Oak Creek Chateau
595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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Southwinds Apartments
1264 Cummins RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Douglas Woods
2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Brookside Apartments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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718 18th St
718 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Kingman Blvd Apartments
2600 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Cypress II
4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Drake Terrace
1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Klein Building
3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Flats on Pleasant
1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The 4220 Grand Apartments
4220 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Crest at Baker Creek
4560 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Hilltop l
3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Drake Court
1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3615 61st St
3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Kingman Gardens
1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Birch
3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Capitol Grove Apartments
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Luther Park Apartments
2824 E 16th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Gateway Lofts
1729-1733 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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3612 Ingersoll Ave
3612 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Soho Lofts
400 E Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I
5409 NW Johnston DrJohnston, IA 50131
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The View On Hickman
7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Urban Heights
7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Plaza Manor
3821-3823 66th AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive
11040 Hickman RdClive, IA 50325
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Sunset Apartments
1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Franklin Apartments
1210 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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The Flats Apartments
3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Canterbury Park
935 Sherrylynn BlvdPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Carlisle Park Apartments
1220 Hardin DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Robin Hill
2000 Westown PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Des Moines Studio Apartments | $953 | $480 | $2,507 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $480 | $3,206 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $648 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $685 | $3,217 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $550 | $2,300 |
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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 $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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