
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $650 (42 Rentals)


The Elliott

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Pleasant Court

722 18th St

Court Ave Lofts

Civic Center Court Apartments

East Village Square
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The Elmhurst

The Parker @ Seventh

High Street Brickstone

Madison Flats

200 Grand Ave

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The Scott at East Village

The Lyon

R&T Lofts
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The Des Moines Building

Metro Lofts

The Griffin Building

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Riverpoint Lofts

Rumely Lofts

Vine Street Lofts

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Clemens Building

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Ballyard Lofts
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Jackson Crossing

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City Square Lofts

Randolph Apartments

Flux

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

Argonne Apartments

The Residences at River View

Harbach Lofts
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E300

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High Street Lofts

Ingersoll Square Lofts

Hawthorn Hill Apartments

Delester- 811 16th St.

Twin Manor

River Hills Apartments #2

Hubbell Tower Apartments
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Gateway Hill- 1731 High St.

718 18th St
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Des Moines Studio Apartments | $969 | $680 | $1,800 |
Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $650 | $5,108 |
| Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $765 | $2,894 |
| Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,201 | $4,100 |
| Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,174 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Des Moines is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Des Moines costs $2,511.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Des Moines?
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 75 regular apartments in Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Des Moines have an average cost of $192 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Des Moines.
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