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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Broadway Apartments at Capitol Heights
4216-4282 E 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Prairie Pointe Student Living
1351 SW Prairie Trail PkyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I
5409 NW Johnston DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Sherwood Glen
8825 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Woodland West
4403 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The McCoy at 8035 Apartments
11040 Hickman RdClive, IA 50325
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from $725Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
Sunset Apartments
1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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The View On Hickman
7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Colonial Village
1340 42nd StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bristol Ridge
4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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Scotchview Manor Apartments
600-620 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Clover Hills Apartments
708 13th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Country Club Village Apartments
1200 Office Park RdWest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,022 | $450 | $1,818 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $545 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $639 | $3,236 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $500 | $3,600 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $500 | $4,702 |
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Getting Around Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
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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 $639.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,763.
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 2,629 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 $303 which is $1,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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