
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $799 (66 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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219 E Grand

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The Winford Apartments
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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 | $1,003 | $630 | $1,791 |
Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $799 | $3,123 |
| Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $980 | $2,900 |
| Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,175 | $2,773 |
| Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,315 | $1,634 |
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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 $826.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines is 732 19th St which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Downtown Des Moines costs $2,199.
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 56 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 $159 which is $2,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Des Moines.
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