Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Farmers Market Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 City Square Lofts priced from $696. East Village Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Farmers Market apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$696
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$730
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Des Moines BuildingS1Studio,1BA$756
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
The Scott at East Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$834
The Fleming Building#4 - StudioStudio,1BA$835
The Parker @ SeventhPRK S1Studio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmers Market, IA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmers Market area is the $1.25 price per square foot C3 Model at 5Fifty5 in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,758. The second greatest value Downtown Farmers Market apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Affordable Model at Vine Street Lofts starting at $957 with a $0.81 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5Fifty5C33BR,2.5BA$1.25
Vine Street Lofts2 Bedroom - Affordable2BR,2BA$0.81
Carbon 5502BR-C32BR,2BA$1.40
Court Ave LoftsCA-C4 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.09
The Griffin Building2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.30
10th Street Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Union at Rivers Edge111_1b61BR,1BA$1.41
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.32
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.08

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Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Farmers Market is Woodland Avenue Brickstone which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Downtown Farmers Market costs $2,461.

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 42 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 $167 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Farmers Market.

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