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Mezzo on Walnut
606 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ingersoll Square
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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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Clover Creek
2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Ingersoll Park
4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Brickstone Apartments
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Eddy Apartments
1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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The Quarters on 9th
5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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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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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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3309 University Ave
3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1082 21st St
1082 21st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Windsor Terrace Apartments
3333 Grand AveDes 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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Bryn Mawr Apartments
511 29th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Alice Place at Norwalk
9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Sunset Apartments
1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Fairmeadows Village
2625 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Normandy Terrace Apartments
1800 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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Rising Ridge Apartments
770 NE 70th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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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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Sterling of Prairie Trail
2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Westridge Apartments
8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Peppertree Apartments
10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Urban Heights
7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, 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
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 | $933 | $480 | $1,976 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $480 | $2,932 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $685 | $3,182 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $560 | $2,500 |
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Write a ReviewJoseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
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 Village Green which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,623.
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 2,626 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 $291 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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