
Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA Under $900 with Swimming Pool (37 Rentals)


Flux

The Village at Westchester

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

Evergreen Terrace

Westchester Square

Weston Park Apartments

The Drake

Four Seasons Apartments
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Prairie Woods Apartments

Rosemont Place

Ashley Square

Sutton Hill

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Civic Center Court Apartments

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Regency Woods

Olde English Village
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Westwood Apartments

Eastwood on Grand

Element at Valley West

Colonial Village

Robin Hill

Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Park West Apartments

Blue Ridge Commons

Sherwood Glen
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Hamlet Apartments

Golfview Condos

Washington Manor

Canterbury Park

Westpointe Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

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The Flats Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

Carriage Park
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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 | $940 | $480 | $2,511 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $480 | $3,140 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $710 | $2,952 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $685 | $4,378 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $600 | $10,000+ |
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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 Des Moines Apartments with Swimming Pool
What is the Cheapest Swimming Pool apartment in Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Apartment in Des Moines with Swimming Pool is at The Drake listed at $695.
How much is the average rent for Des Moines Apartments with Swimming Pool?
The average rent for a Apartment in Des Moines with Swimming Pool is $1,329.
What is the largest Des Moines Apartment for rent with Swimming Pool?
Today's Apartment with Swimming Pool and the most square footage in Des Moines is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $2,300 at Prairie Trails.
What is the average size for Des Moines Apartments for rent with Swimming Pool?
The average size for a rental with Swimming Pool in Des Moines is currently at 692 sq ft.
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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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