
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chesterfield Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $450 (8 Rentals)

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Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chesterfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chesterfield Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $450 | $1,568 |
Chesterfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $695 | $2,354 |
Chesterfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $718 | $2,546 |
Chesterfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $965 | $3,239 |
Chesterfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $1,322 | $4,609 |
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Getting Around the Chesterfield Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesterfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chesterfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chesterfield is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesterfield?
The cheapest apartment in Chesterfield is Riverview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Chesterfield costs $2,461.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesterfield?
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 17 regular apartments in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?
Cheap apartments in Chesterfield have an average cost of $205 which is $2,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesterfield.
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