
Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 with Utilities Included (211 Rentals)
Apartments in Des Moines where your utility payments are included in your rent.


The Winford Apartments

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Southern Meadows Homes

The Equitable Building

The Vineyards

Connolly Lofts

Meadow Cove

3000 Grand Apartments

Carman Estates
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Tempo East Village

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Fourth And Court

Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas

Flux

Hilltop Apartments

Maxwell

Rumely Lofts

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Windsor Chateau Apartments
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Wilkins Bldg

Union at Rivers Edge

Vine Street Lofts

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

E300

Lofts on 34th

3274 E Euclid Ave

Ashley Square

Sunburst
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University Place Lofts

Harbach Lofts

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

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Woodside Park Apartments

Alta Casa

High Street Brickstone

Southbrook Green

The Elmhurst

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Prairie Woods Apartments

Fort Des Moines
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Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats

Weston Park Apartments

Elmcrest

Willow Bend

Newens Dairy Lofts

Parkside East

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Park Ridge Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

Four Seasons Apartments

Deer Ridge
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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 | $955 | $480 | $2,000 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $480 | $2,921 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $648 | $2,900 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $685 | $3,294 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $560 | $2,300 |
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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
Joseph • 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 Utilities Included Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Des Moines is at 3809 University Ave listed at $575.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Des Moines is $1,147.
What is the largest Utilities Included Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,211 at The Equitable Building.
What is the average size for Des Moines Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in Des Moines is currently at 679 sq ft.
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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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