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425 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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120 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Mezzo on Walnut
606 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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921 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309
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811 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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916 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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Hubbell Tower Apartments
904 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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718 18th St
718 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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1729-1733 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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121 12th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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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 | $974 | $630 | $1,775 |
Downtown Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $650 | $3,140 |
| Downtown Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $765 | $2,894 |
| Downtown Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,156 | $2,788 |
| Downtown Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,666 | $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 $804.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines is Mezzo on Walnut which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Downtown Des Moines costs $9,572.
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 62 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 $175 which is $9,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Des Moines.
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