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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$825 - $1,150
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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Woodside Park Apartments
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$825 - $895
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$825 - $895
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$825 - $895
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Woodside Park Apartments

3301 SE 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cypress 1 (East Ridge)
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$822 - $922
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$712 - $812
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$110
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$822 - $922
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 14

Cypress 1 (East Ridge)

3909 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eagle View Lofts
$815 - $1,712
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$717 - $1,614
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$98
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$815 - $1,712
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Eagle View Lofts

708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
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$780 - $1,310
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$775 - $1,305
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$5
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$780 - $1,310
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418 East Grand

418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Park Ridge Apartments
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$775 - $1,100
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$775 - $1,100
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$775 - $1,100
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Legacy Meadows
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$760 - $940
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$745 - $925
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$15
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$760 - $940
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Legacy Meadows

4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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City Square Lofts
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$755 - $1,819
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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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Sutton Hill
$730 - $1,258
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$642 - $1,170
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$88
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$730 - $1,258
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Sutton Hill

2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Cambridge Court Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,575
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$990 - $1,565
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$1,000 - $1,575
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Cambridge Court Apartments

1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Brick Towne at Johnston
$1,000 - $1,500
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$1,000 - $1,500
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$1,000 - $1,500
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Brick Towne at Johnston

6450 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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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 Gated Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Des Moines is at Northtown Apartments listed at $595.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Des Moines is $1,269.

What is the largest Gated Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,159 at The Equitable Building.

What is the average size for Des Moines Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Des Moines is currently at 648 sq ft.

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