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Cottage Heights on 29th
1110 29th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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5902 Hickman Rd
5902 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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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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Legacy Park Apartments
1352 12th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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University Park Apartments
3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Shelly Rose Estates
3721 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Eastview
3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Sevastopol Station
1938 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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Ingersoll Flats
2714 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Brookside Apartments
5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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718 18th St
718 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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543 53rd St
543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Kingman Blvd Apartments
2600 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cypress II
4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments
2929 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Terrace
1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Twin Oaks Residences
6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Flats on Pleasant
1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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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Drake Court
1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hilltop l
3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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3615 61st St
3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Capitol Grove Apartments
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Kingman Gardens
1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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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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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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1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12
1136 1/2 68th StWindsor Heights, IA 50324
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The McCoy @ 8035
11040 Hickman RdClive, IA 50325
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4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
918 E 17th St
NorwalkIA50211
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Sunset Apartments
1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
858 8th St SE
AltoonaIA50009
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 | $958 | $380 | $2,986 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $480 | $5,422 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $648 | $3,593 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $685 | $3,189 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $600 | $10,000+ |
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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 $647.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Townhall Apartments which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,715.
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 3,740 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 $282 which is $2,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.