
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $745 (64 Rentals)


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Four Seasons Apartments

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University Terrace Apartments

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Chetwynd Apartments

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Carpenter, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carpenter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Studio Apartments | $953 | $380 | $2,496 |
| Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $480 | $3,192 |
Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $745 | $2,894 |
| Carpenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,100 | $4,481 |
| Carpenter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,351 | $965 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarpenter, Des Moines, IA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carpenter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carpenter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carpenter is under $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carpenter?
The cheapest apartment in Carpenter is Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Carpenter costs $1,748.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carpenter?
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 80 regular apartments in Carpenter 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 Carpenter?
Cheap apartments in Carpenter have an average cost of $190 which is $1,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carpenter.
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