Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $765 (50 Rentals)

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Flats on Pleasant
2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Pleasant

1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Station 121
2 Bedroom Apartments

Station 121

121 12th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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10th Street Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

10th Street Lofts

110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Mezzo on Walnut
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mezzo on Walnut

606 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
2 Bedroom Apartments

Velocity

200 Des Moines StDes Moines, IA 50309

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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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Des Moines is Pleasant Court which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Downtown Des Moines costs $9,450.

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 64 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 $173 which is $9,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Des Moines.

Expert Rental Resources

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.