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Cityville
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$950 - $2,810Special Offer
2 Months Free 2 Months Free. Contact Leasing Office for more details!
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Cityville

550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$875 - $1,550Special Offer
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Meridian
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$1,284 - $2,642Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive one month free when you move in by 8/31/25. Plus, get an extra $500 off when you look & lease! 12-month lease required.
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The Meridian

425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
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$855 - $1,665Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts and save up to $1620. Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to
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Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Canary Lofts
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$750 - $1,700Special Offer
1 Month Free Special Offer at Canary Lofts: Move in by 9/30/2025 Receive 1 month FREE RENT and receive a $200 HyVee gift card. Terms and con
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Randolph Apartments
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$800 - $1,697Special Offer
Specials Receive ONE MONTH FREE when you apply by 8/31/25. A 12+ month lease required. Terms & conditions apply.
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Randolph Apartments

202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Parker @ Seventh
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$935 - $1,175Special Offer
2 Months Free Big Savings Are Here — Up to 2 Months Rent-Free! Act fast! Specials vary by unit and availability.
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The Parker @ Seventh

615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
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$995 - $1,720Special Offer
1 Month Free Waived Admin fee when you apply within 24hrs of tour & 1 month free. *Offers are unit specific contact leasing office
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Ingersoll Square Lofts

1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Pointe on Fleur
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$725 - $765Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive your first full month free on select 2 Bedroom Apartments! Currently there is a waitlist on 1 and 3 Bedroom Apartment h
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The Pointe on Fleur

2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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Tempo East Village
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$3,650 - $4,000Special Offer
Discounts For a limited time, Tempo is offering a one-time $1,500 rent credit when you apply and are approved on a new 13+ month lease withi
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Tempo East Village

317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flux
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$908 - $1,660Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited Time Only! Sign your lease before September 15 & get 1 Month Free PLUS, apply within 48 hours of touring and get an add
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Flux

1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maxwell
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$999 - $1,795Special 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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The Fleming Building
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$795 - $995Special 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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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments
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$925 - $1,250Special Offer
Discounts ***Up to $500.00 Rent Credit-Prelease an Apartment for September/October Move In! Contact us for Details! ***Utility Guarantee Fee
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

2270 Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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The Des Moines Building
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$803 - $1,433Special Offer
2 Months Free Live in the heart of downtown Des Moines and enjoy modern comfort, historic charm, and unbeatable convenience. We're offering
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
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$1,234 - $1,663Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE on any residence when you apply by 8/31/25 and sign a 12+ month lease.
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The Edge @ Grays Landing

406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Ridges
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$720 - $950Special Offer
Specials Move in by 8/31 and receive $750 off your first full months rent, plus waived admin fee (credited will be applied ledger). Exclusiv
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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AP Lofts
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$1,399 - $1,485Special 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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$945 - $1,500Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free Rent On 12 Month Lease!
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E300

300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Park Winds
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$1,018Special Offer
Specials $830 Rent for Our 2 Bedroom Units! Limited to first 5 leases!
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Park Winds

3600 Kennedy DrDes Moines, IA 50317
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
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$725 - $1,175Special Offer
1 Month Free Tour, Apply Be Approved & Sign A Lease and receive your FIRST MONTHS RENT FREE + receive a refunded application fee and $150 cr
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Windsor Terrace Apartments

3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Vine Street Lofts
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$955 - $1,333Special Offer
Specials ONE MONTH FREE when you apply by 8/31/25 and sign a 12-month lease or longer. Terms and conditions apply.
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Vine Street Lofts

101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Legacy Apartments
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$715 - $1,025Special Offer
Discounts Move In today and Receive a $500 RENT CREDIT with a 12 month lease! Certain restrictions apply and please call for more details! N
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Legacy Apartments

4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Hampton Meadows
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$770 - $970Special Offer
Specials Lease a 3rd floor unit and move in by 8/31 and receive waived new lease admin fee and $500 off of first FULL month rent. *Third Flo
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Forest Ave Rowhomes
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$1,125 - $1,550Special Offer
Specials Enjoy ½ off your first month's rent when you sign a 12- or 15-month lease at Forest Ave Rowhomes!
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Forest Ave Rowhomes

3103-3109 Forest AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
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14Forty
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$1,045 - $1,475Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 1 MONTH FREE RENT if you sign a lease that begins no later than 8/29/25!
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14Forty

1440 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Crossroad Apartments
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$875 - $975Special Offer
Specials Receive half off your first full month's rent on #13, #15, or #17! Call for details and restrictions!
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Crossroad Apartments

3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Rumely Lofts
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$990 - $1,175Special Offer
Specials Income limits and full-time student restrictions apply to all Rumely Lofts apartment homes, please call for more information.
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Rumely Lofts

104 SW 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Indy Rowhomes
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$1,125 - $1,600Special Offer
Specials Enjoy ½ off your first month's rent when you sign a 12- or 15-month lease at Park Indy Rowhomes!
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Park Indy Rowhomes

3140 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Forest Avenue Village - Reduced rents!
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$1,400Special Offer
Specials LIMITED-TIME RENT SPECIAL Reduced rents on available units! Move fast — apply today and take advantage of this amazing offer before
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Forest Avenue Village - Reduced rents!

3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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McKinley Apartments
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$795 - $1,150Special Offer
Specials McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $875-$885/MONTH + WAIVED APP FEES & FREE GARAGE WITH ALL NEW MOVE INS
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McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$855 - $1,200Special Offer
Specials ***RENT SPECIAL: MOVE IN AUGUST RENT FREE OR MOVE IN SEPTEMBER FOR $99! CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS***
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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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The Grove at Hickman
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$600 - $805Special Offer
Discounts *Call now to lock in our $500 special, discounted rates, no application fee and our $99 deposit!
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The Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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

Specials updated: 08-22-2025

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 Meridian

Receive one month free when you move in by 8/31/25. Plus, get an extra $500 off when you look & lease! 12-month lease required. T&C apply.Expires 08-22-2025

Fourth And Court

One Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease!Expires 08-22-2025

The Deco

CHECK OUT OUR MOVE IN SPECIALS ON OUR WEBSITE!Expires 08-22-2025

Randolph Apartments

Receive ONE MONTH FREE when you apply by 8/31/25. A 12+ month lease required. Terms & conditions apply.Expires 08-22-2025

Jackson Crossing

ONE MONTH FREE WITH 12+ MONTH LEASE!Expires 08-22-2025

Treehouse Apartments

1 Month Free Rent on a 12 Month Lease!Expires 08-22-2025

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Receive 1 MONTH FREE on any residence when you apply by 8/31/25 and sign a 12+ month lease.Expires 08-22-2025

Canary Lofts

Special Offer at Canary Lofts: Move in by 9/30/2025 Receive 1 month FREE RENT and receive a $200 HyVee gift card. Terms and condition applyExpires 08-22-2025

The Des Moines Building

Live in the heart of downtown Des Moines and enjoy modern comfort, historic charm, and unbeatable convenience. We're offering 2 months FREE when you sign an 18-month lease. *Terms and condition apply.Expires 08-22-2025

The Ridges

Move in by 8/31 and receive $750 off your first full months rent, plus waived admin fee (credited will be applied ledger). Exclusively for our renovated 2 bedroom B1.R floorplans. *Terms and conditions apply.Expires 08-22-2025

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

Specials updated: 08-22-2025

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.

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Waived Admin fee when you apply within 24hrs of tour & 1 month free. *Offers are unit specific contact leasing officeExpires 09-01-2025

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

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

***Up to $500.00 Rent Credit-Prelease an Apartment for September/October Move In! Contact us for Details! ***Utility Guarantee Fee and Complimentary Internet!Expires 09-30-2025

Rowat Lofts Apartments

Enjoy one month free rent at Rowat Lofts and save up to $1620. Contact our office for more details and schedule a tour today to take advantage of this special offer. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 12-31-2025

The Parker @ Seventh

Big Savings Are Here — Up to 2 Months Rent-Free! Act fast! Specials vary by unit and availability.Expires 08-31-2025

14Forty

Receive 1 MONTH FREE RENT if you sign a lease that begins no later than 8/29/25!Expires 08-29-2025

The Grove at Hickman

*Call now to lock in our $500 special, discounted rates, no application fee and our $99 deposit!Expires 08-31-2025

The Pointe on Fleur

Receive your first full month free on select 2 Bedroom Apartments! Currently there is a waitlist on 1 and 3 Bedroom Apartment homes for move in dates September 1st and after.Expires 08-31-2025

Cityville

2 Months Free. Contact Leasing Office for more details!Expires 09-26-2030

McKinley Apartments

McKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL PRICING AT $875-$885/MONTH + WAIVED APP FEES & FREE GARAGE WITH ALL NEW MOVE INSExpires 08-31-2025

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Des Moines, IA
Population: 216,853

Ranked #101

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews

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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 $560.

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 $1,220.

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 1,748 square feet unit starting from $3,650 at Tempo East Village.

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 633 sq ft.

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