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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
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Grand Avenue Apartments
2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Canterbury Heights, a 55+ Community
755 NE 56th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Country View Apartments
1019 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Scotchview Manor Apartments
600-620 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Altoona Towers
1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Spruce Pointe
1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Crest Manor
1872 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Scotchview Manor Elderly Apartments
705 John Goodhue DrCarlisle, IA 50047
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Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Lillis Lofts
6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Iowa Urban Rock
6820 Holcomb AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Lakeview
8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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Belmont Park Apartments
1002-1004 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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1218 SE Belmont Dr
1218 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Cross Creek
8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Oakland Pointe
615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Garden Ridge Condominiums
1831 Fuller RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Vista by Kading
1522 Bailie Ln SWAltoona, IA 50009
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The Cottages at Johnston Commons
5814 Northglenn DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Oakwood Place
2810 SE Rio DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Sunrise Valley
1033-1039 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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SaddleBrook Apartments
8301 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes
3861 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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5908-5924 Sutton Dr
5908-5924 Sutton DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Foxdale Condominiums
10111-10151 Sutton DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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 | $933 | $480 | $1,976 |
| Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $2,932 |
| Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $685 | $3,182 |
| Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $560 | $2,500 |
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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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,623.
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 2,626 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 $291 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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