Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $480 (392 Rentals) Page 6 of 8

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The Aspen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave EDes Moines, IA 50313
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Douglas Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglas Woods

2800 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Stanton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton Apartments

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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2813 Cottage Grove Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

2813 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Flats on Pleasant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Pleasant

1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Klein Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Klein Building

3614 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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Drake Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Terrace

1100 24th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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4004 University
2 Bedroom Apartments

4004 University

4004 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2300 Beaver Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Court

1126 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Clover Acres
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Acres

3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Flats Apartments
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$759 - $1,108

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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$815 - $1,075

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Base Rent$815 - $1,075
Total Monthly Price$815 - $1,075
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many 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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.