Apartments for Rent with Specials in Des Moines, IA (117 Rentals)

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Cityville
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$900 - $2,810Special Offer
Discounts Get up to $400 Of Each Month's Rent! *LIMITED TIME ONLY, contact the leasing office
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Cityville

550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Meridian
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$1,368 - $2,544Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive 3 months free when you apply by 2/1/26 and move in within 60 days. 12-month lease required. T&C apply.
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The Meridian

425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$770 - $1,360Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy one month free rent at 418 East Grand! Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
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$980 - $1,020Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts! Don’t miss your chance to lock in big savings. Contact our office for more details an
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Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Parker @ Seventh
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$925 - $1,250Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive up to two months of free rent on select homes. *12 month lease minimum* *Special Terms Apply. Contact Leasing Office &
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The Parker @ Seventh

615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
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$925 - $1,049Special Offer
Specials "Pay No Rent Until February 1st-Restrictions Apply-Call for Details"***Utility Guarantee Fee and Complimentary Internet! with 13-14
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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LINC at Gray's Station
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$1,303 - $3,236Special Offer
Specials Kick off the New Year at LINC with all-new pricingstudios starting at $999, one-bedrooms from $1,049, two-bedrooms at $1,299/month,
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
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$899 - $2,613Special Offer
Specials Holiday Special: Move-in by January 10th and receive a $2,000 RENT CREDIT on a 15-month lease.  *Terms and conditions apply. See le
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
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$1,017 - $2,649Special Offer
Specials Move Now, Pay Later! Pay no rent until February 2026 PLUS receive a $500 gift card when you move in by January 31st. *Restrictions
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Clemens Building
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$1,175 - $1,695Special Offer
1 Month Free Right now, when you sign a 12+ month lease you'll receive ONE MONTH FREE! *Terms and conditions. See leasing office for details
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Clemens Building

200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Randolph Apartments
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$822 - $1,967Special Offer
Specials Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by January 31st! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 1/31/26 to
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Randolph Apartments

202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
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1 Month Free Celebrate the Season of Savings! Receive ONE MONTH FREE on any 12 month lease or receive TWO MONTHS FREE on any 18 month lease!
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
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$995 - $1,720Special Offer
Discounts Up to $2000 move in credit *Contact Leasing Office for Details *Restrictions may apply
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Ingersoll Square Lofts

1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maxwell
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$900 - $1,650Special Offer
Specials No Damage Deposit and Hassle free move Guarantee! If you apply within 24 hours of showing now Damage Deposit! We also provide movin
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Maxwell

915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flux
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$872 - $1,528Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited Time Only! Move in before February 15th & get 1 Month Free!
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Flux

1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Fleming Building
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$725 - $1,495Special Offer
1 Month Free ? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ? Sign a 13-month lease and receive 1 month FREE RENT! Don’t miss out on this limited-ti
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The Fleming Building

218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Level
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$1,725 - $3,059Special Offer
3 Months Free New year, new special at LEVEL. Right now, receive THREE MONTHS FREE! *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for deta
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Level

220 Maple StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
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$1,067 - $1,392Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive 2 MONTHS FREE when you move in by January 31st! Terms & conditions apply. Sign a 12+ month lease and move in by 1/31/2
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The Edge @ Grays Landing

406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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219 E Grand
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$1,150 - $1,685Special Offer
Discounts $1,440 Rent Credit Off 1st Month Rent With 13 Month Lease If Signed By 1/31!
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219 E Grand

219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
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$755 - $1,795Special Offer
Specials Lock in your new apartment home at City Square Lofts and take advantage of our limited-time offer: 1 Month Free on a 12-Month Lease
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vine Street Lofts
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$782 - $1,240Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Vine Street Lofts

101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Wilkins Bldg
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$1,095 - $1,500Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease! Free Application Fee If You Apply Within 48 Hours After Touring!
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Wilkins Bldg

713 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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5Fifty5
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$2,342 - $3,810Special Offer
3 Months Free Three months free with an 18 month lease! Terms and conditions apply - see leasing office for details
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5Fifty5

555 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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AP Lofts
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$1,175 - $1,399Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!
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AP Lofts

340 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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E300
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$895 - $1,125Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!
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E300

300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Prairie Winds Apartments
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$930Special Offer
Specials Limited-Time Offer! Move in now and enjoy reduced rental rates on all units. Save $100 each month for the first 12 months and lock
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Prairie Winds Apartments

2207 E Park AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Finn Apartments
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$925 - $1,125Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free if you sign a lease by 1/15. Contact leasing office for more details.
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Metro Lofts
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$975 - $1,150Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Metro Lofts

100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Fort Des Moines
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$850 - $1,000Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.
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Fort Des Moines

6924 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Legacy Meadows
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$825 - $990Special Offer
Specials Sign a 12 month lease and receive up to a $1,025 rent credit for a limited time. Specials are subject to change.
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Legacy Meadows

4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Hampton Meadows
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$750 - $970Special Offer
Specials Apply and get approved for a 14 month lease by December 31st and enjoy TWO months of free Rent - Terms and conditions apply. See Le
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Park Indy Rowhomes!
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$1,125 - $1,600Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 Month Free when you rent a 1 bedroom or receive 1/2 off your first month rent + a $1000 gift card when you rent a 2 b
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Park Indy Rowhomes!

3140 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!
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$1,125 - $1,550Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 Month Free when you rent a 1 bedroom or receive 1/2 off your first month rent + a $1000 gift card when you rent a 2 b
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Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!

3103-3109 Forest AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Village
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$975Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease or 2 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease If Moved In By 2/28!
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University Village

2225 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Forest Avenue Village
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$900 - $1,625Special Offer
Specials Limited Time Offer: $1500 per month on 12 month lease + $1000 gift card on vacant 3 bedroom when you look and lease in 48 hours $90
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Forest Avenue Village

3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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7th Street Brownstones
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$2,199 - $2,932Special Offer
3 Months Free Make your move to 7th Street Brownstones and enjoy THREE MONTHS FREE when you sign an 18-month leasea limited-time opportunity
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7th Street Brownstones

301-331 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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McKinley Apartments
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$785 - $1,150Special Offer
Specials McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $785-$895 and TWO MONTH'S FREE!!
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McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Top Apartments in Des Moines, IA with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 01-07-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Des Moines, IA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

The Hampton Meadows

Apply and get approved for a 14 month lease by December 31st and enjoy TWO months of free Rent - Terms and conditions apply. See Leasing Office Team for details.Expires 01-07-2026

Vine Street Lofts

Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 01-08-2026

The Des Moines Building

Celebrate the Season of Savings! Receive ONE MONTH FREE on any 12 month lease or receive TWO MONTHS FREE on any 18 month lease! Start the holidays off right. Terms and conditions apply. Contact us today for details!Expires 01-08-2026

Velocity

Holiday Special: Move-in by January 10th and receive a $2,000 RENT CREDIT on a 15-month lease.  *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-08-2026

7th Street Brownstones

Make your move to 7th Street Brownstones and enjoy THREE MONTHS FREE when you sign an 18-month leasea limited-time opportunity to start your next chapter in style. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 01-08-2026

Nexus at Gray's Landing

Lease a 2-bedroom for 14 months and enjoy up to 2 months free! Dont wait - this offer wont last.Expires 01-08-2026

Flats on 5th

No Rent Until February!! Move in TODAY!Expires 01-08-2026

The Scott at East Village

Get up to $1,000 off rent on select units. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 01-08-2026

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

One month free on select apartmentsExpires 01-08-2026

AP Lofts

1 Month Free Rent On 15 Month Lease!Expires 01-08-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Des Moines, IA

Specials updated: 01-07-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Des Moines, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Village on Grand

Call today and ask about our current move-in specials.Expires 05-31-2026

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Our homes, (yes, you have your own private yard, your own four walls, park next to your home--no common hallways, no big parking lots, no bugs, smells of fires coming from the neighbor(s) whose wall you share. All this for $$$hundreds of dollars less than smaller apartments. We don't rely on rent specials that disappear to draw you in. We rely on rock bottom prices with on upscale properties. We are NOT subsidized by your children and grandchildren's taxes. No upper limit income restrictions.Expires 01-01-2027

3612 Ingersoll Ave

1 month freeExpires 01-31-2026

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts! Don’t miss your chance to lock in big savings. Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of this special offer. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2026

418 East Grand

Enjoy one month free rent at 418 East Grand! Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of this limited-time offer. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2026

The Fleming Building

? Rent Special at the Fleming Building ? Sign a 13-month lease and receive 1 month FREE RENT! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer — experience modern living in the heart of downtown while enjoying unbeatable savings. ?? Fleming Building ?? Call today to schedule a tour!Expires 02-28-2026

Fort Des Moines

Receive 1 MONTH FREE when you move in by January 31st. Subject to change; terms & conditions apply.Expires 01-31-2026

Clemens Building

Right now, when you sign a 12+ month lease you'll receive ONE MONTH FREE! *Terms and conditions. See leasing office for details.Expires 10-01-2026

Finn Apartments

1 Month Free if you sign a lease by 1/15. Contact leasing office for more details.Expires 01-31-2026

Park Ridge Apartments

LOOK & LEASE RENT SPECIAL: APPLY IN 48 HOURS OF YOUR SHOWING AND GET A $500 RENT CREDIT! CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILSExpires 01-31-2026

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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 Rent Specials Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Des Moines is at 3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 7 listed at $450.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Des Moines is $1,255.

What is the largest Rent Specials Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 2,585 square feet unit starting from $1,303 at LINC at Gray's Station.

What is the average size for Des Moines Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Des Moines is currently at 691 sq ft.

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.

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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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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.