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Crown Pointe Apartments
3105 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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5234 Boulder DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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2701 Cedar StNorwalk, IA 50211
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415 Center PlAltoona, IA 50009
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6210 NW 106th StJohnston, IA 50131
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3705 Elm DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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1827 34th AveAltoona, IA 50009
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4001 EP True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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1630 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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1490 34th Ave SWAltoona, IA 50009
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6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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5705 NW 57th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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905 SW 28thAnkeny, IA 50023
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1675 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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1155 SW Prairie Trail PkyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Clover Ridge Apartments
858 8th St SEAltoona, IA 50009
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8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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1006 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Executive Heights
8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Norwalk 55+ Living (IOWA)
1001-1011 Sunset DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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2170 NW 82nd St
2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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1806 28th Ave SWAltoona, IA 50009
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302-304 4th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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4837 NW 62nd Ave
4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Belmont Point Apartments
1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lillis Lofts
6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Sunrise Valley
1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Valley Station
313-329 Lincoln StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Norwalk Park Apartments
918-928 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Norwalk Park Apartments
900-908 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Ashworth Manor
1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Cornerstone Commons
6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Manor Heights Apartments
2226 68th StWindsor Heights, IA 50324
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Good Life
1313 Wright RdNorwalk, IA 50211
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484 S 19th St
484 S 19th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Williamson Residence
1114-1124 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Peach Tree
2701 SE Peachtree DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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 | $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.
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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 $1,607.
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 3,626 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 $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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