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Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Arlington Hallett
1305 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Argonne Apartments
1729 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Pleasant Court
708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Woodland Avenue Brickstone
1500-1520 Woodland AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Jackson Crossing
100-150 E Jackson AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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722 18th St
722 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Court Ave Lofts
308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Griffin Building
319 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Elmhurst
833 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Parker @ Seventh
615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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High Street Brickstone
1710 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Cityville
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maxwell
915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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200 Grand Ave
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Madison Flats
1720 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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E300
300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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R&T Lofts
717 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Metro Lofts
100 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rumely Lofts
104 SW 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Clemens Building
200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ingersoll Square Lofts
1900-2005 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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LINC at Gray's Station
210 SW 11th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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The Residences at River View
1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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High Street Lofts
1601 High StDes Moines, IA 50309
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National Biscuit Flats
1001 Cherry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Harrington Studios
677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Concord Apartments
732 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Hawthorn Hill Apartments
921 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Twin Manor
720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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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 | $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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Cheapest Available Downtown Des Moines Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $650. Arlington Hallett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Downtown Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Arlington Hallett | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $680 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Argonne Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Des Moines Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| The Scott at East Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, IA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Des Moines area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Downtown Des Moines apartment is the Model A Model at The Elmhurst starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Matilda 235 Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Court Ave Lofts | CA-C3 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 2x1 850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Madison Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 10th Street Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.22 |
| 722 18th St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| East Village Square | 1x1-676 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $844.
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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