
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Carpenter Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $480 (75 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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Confluence on 3rd Apartments

The Flats on 21st

National Biscuit Flats

Harrington Studios
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University Terrace Apartments

Ingersoll Park

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

Eddy Apartments

Brickstone Apartments
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3607 Ingersoll Ave

Grand Terrace Apartments

Twin Manor

1123 24th

1082 21st St

3309 University Ave
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Grand Prix Apartments

Bryn Mawr Apartments

The Brady Apartments

The Flats at Highland Park Apartments

High Street Lofts II
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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 | $924 | $480 | $1,981 |
| Carpenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $480 | $4,681 |
| Carpenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $745 | $4,055 |
| Carpenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,100 | $2,749 |
| Carpenter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $965 | $1,634 |
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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 $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carpenter?
The cheapest apartment in Carpenter is The Flats on 21st which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Carpenter costs $1,752.
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 53 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 $284 which is $1,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carpenter.
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