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Arlington Hallett
1305 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Des Moines Building
405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Elliott
219 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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East Village Square
333 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Pleasant Court
708-716 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Randolph Apartments
202 4th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Griffin Building
319 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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418 East Grand
418 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Fleming Building
218 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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$836 - $1,668
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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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Court Ave Lofts
308 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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District at 6th Apartments
201 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Madison Flats
1720 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Parker @ Seventh
615 Park StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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200 Grand Ave
200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Maxwell
915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Deco
1301 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Cityville
550 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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E300
300 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Lyon
660 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Nexus at Gray's Landing
415 SW 11th 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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Wilkins Bldg
713 Walnut StDes 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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Flux
1400 Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Union at Rivers Edge
1600 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Clemens Building
200 10th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Velocity
225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Vine Street Lofts
101 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Residences at River View
1405 SE 1st StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Fourth And Court
420 Court AveDes Moines, IA 50301
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Eagle View Lofts
708-712 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Tempo East Village
317 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Ballyard Lofts
350 SW 2nd AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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High Street Lofts
1601 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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Rocket Transfer Lofts
320 SW 7th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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The Equitable Building
604 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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14Forty
1440 Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
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219 E Grand
219 E Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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Confluence on 3rd Apartments
103 SW 3rd StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Connolly Lofts
401 SE 6th StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Farmers Market Studio Apartments | $1,026 | $695 | $1,826 |
| Downtown Farmers Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $799 | $4,533 |
| Downtown Farmers Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $995 | $2,979 |
| Downtown Farmers Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,210 | $2,833 |
| Downtown Farmers Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,544 | $1,291 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Farmers Market Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Farmers Market Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Farmers Market area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Brady Apartments priced from $695. The Des Moines Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Downtown Farmers Market apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| The Des Moines Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $727 |
| The Griffin Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Fleming Building | #4 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| 418 East Grand | Studio - The Flow | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Randolph Apartments | The Polk | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| East Village Square | 1x1-676 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| District at 6th Apartments | McBride | Studio,1BA | $891 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmers Market, IA
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmers Market 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 Farmers Market apartment is the B1 Model at Eagle View Lofts starting at $1,712 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Farmers Market 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 |
| Eagle View Lofts | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| AP Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Court Ave Lofts | CA-C3 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Riverpoint Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Rumely Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 10th Street Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
| East Village Square | 1x1-676 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Farmers Market Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Farmers Market is under $891.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Farmers Market is Mezzo on Walnut which is listed at $350, while the average apartment in Downtown Farmers Market costs $9,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Farmers Market?
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 Farmers Market 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 Farmers Market?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Farmers Market have an average cost of $150 which is $9,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Farmers Market.
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