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Tempo East Village
$1,314 - $4,055
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$1,314 - $4,055
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309
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4000 INGERSOLL
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4000 INGERSOLL

4000 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Sage Independence
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Independence

3721 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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669 17th St
6 Bedroom Apartments

669 17th St

669 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314

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$2,040 - $2,628

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1261 8th St

West Des MoinesIA50265

Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Des Moines and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joseph Isenberg

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Attivo Trail Ankeny
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Holiday Illahee Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Lodge of Ashworth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lodge of Ashworth

909 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Des Moines Overview

It’s likely that you only really hear about Des Moines every four years when the presidential caucuses kick off in this city. But that’s only part of the great culture and history of Des Moines. It’s over 150 years old and in that time has grown to be a Midwestern hub of culture and commerce. If you’re in the insurance industry, Des Moines is the absolute best place to live as it is the home of several large insurance companies. Des Moines isn’t just for insurance people, though, it’s a city that keeps growing, and it’s even been attracting more and more young people. If you’re looking for apartments in Des Moines, this must be an exciting time in your life because Des Moines is a great (not to mention inexpensive) place to live.

Why live in Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines is a constantly underrated city. It’s not the most talked about city, but it sure has a lot going on! It’s the home of several professional minor league sports teams, including the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League. Des Moines is also a smart city. It has an impressive public school system and houses five colleges and universities. Iowa’s work force, including that of Des Moines, ranks as one of the best educated in the country due to its 80% high school graduation rate. Des Moines’ real claim to fame is its importance in the presidential election, many candidates set up campaign offices here due to its position as the site of the first caucuses.

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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 Des Moines

How much are Studio apartments in Des Moines?

There are currently 475 Studio Apartments in Des Moines with rent ranges from $480 to $1,987 with an average price of $932.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Des Moines Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Des Moines ranges from $480 to $3,738 with an average monthly rent of $1,157.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Des Moines range from $648 to $4,055. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,305.

How expensive are Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $685 to $3,421 - averaging $1,725 for the location.

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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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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.