Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $525 (90 Rentals)

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Hampton House Apartments
$699 - $850
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$599 - $1,499
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Hampton House Apartments

4200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Des Moines Building
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$735
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$730 - $1,334
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$5
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$735 - $1,339
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
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$755 - $915
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$722 - $1,786
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$33
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$755 - $1,819
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City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$795 - $875
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$790 - $1,305
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$795 - $1,310
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Canary Lofts
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$803 - $1,112
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$798 - $1,770
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$803 - $1,775
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Forest Avenue Village
$825 - $950
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$785 - $1,585
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$40
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$825 - $1,625
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Forest Avenue Village

3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Scott at East Village
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$826 - $1,115
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$826 - $1,668
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$6
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$832 - $1,674
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The Scott at East Village

700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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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Velocity
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$899 - $995
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$804 - $2,461
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$95
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$899 - $2,556
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Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Soll
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$977 - $1,339
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$874 - $2,075
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$103
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$977 - $2,178
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Soll

2301 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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LINC at Gray's Station
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$999 - $1,305
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$948 - $3,133
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$51
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$999 - $3,184
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LINC at Gray's Station

210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 Cheap Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Des Moines is at Clover Creek listed at $560.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Moines Apartment is $560 at Clover Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines is starting from $560 at Clover Creek.

What is the most affordable Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clover Creek and starts from $560.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.