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National Biscuit Flats
1001 Cherry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Harrington Studios
677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Gables
1621 9th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Ingersoll Park
4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+
4111 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Eddy Apartments
1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Douglas Oaks
2829 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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3607 Ingersoll Ave
3607 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1123 24th
1123 24thDes Moines, IA 50311
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Bryn Mawr Apartments
511 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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The Brady Apartments
650 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Flats at Highland Park Apartments
622 Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50313
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High Street Lofts II
1619 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Westpointe Apartments & Townhomes
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Altoona Terrace
1002-1108 4th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Reserve at Glenstone
3300 SE Glenstone DrGrimes, IA 50111
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329 5th St
329 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Plaza 50 Apartments
640 S 50th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westridge Apartments
8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Urban Heights
7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Peppertree Apartments
10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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The View On Hickman
7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Altoona Towers
1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $956 | $480 | $2,360 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $480 | $5,482 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $629 | $3,754 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $655 | $3,723 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $530 | $2,300 |
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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 The Gables which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,149.
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 3,237 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 $382 which is $767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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