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Hamlet Apartments
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$785 - $1,181
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$679 - $1,075
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$106
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$785 - $1,181
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Fish Creek
$825 - $1,175
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$792 - $1,142
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$33
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$825 - $1,175
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Fish Creek

817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Cambridge Court Apartments
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$860 - $1,575
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$850 - $1,565
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$10
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$860 - $1,575
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Cambridge Court Apartments

1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Bexley Urbandale
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$875 - $1,050
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$870 - $1,045
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$5
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$875 - $1,050
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Bexley Urbandale

7800 Iltis DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Woodland West NMC
$920 - $1,415
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$805 - $1,300
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$115
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$920 - $1,415
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Woodland West NMC

3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Bristol Ridge
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$937 - $1,361
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$831 - $1,255
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$106
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$937 - $1,361
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Bristol Ridge

4515 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Des Moines is at Clover Creek listed at $560.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines Apartment is $597 at Highland Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKinley Apartments and starts from $895.

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