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

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Farmers Market area of Des Moines.

close
View Me
Maxwell
Rent Specials
$900 - $1,650Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Maxwell

915 Mulberry StDes Moines, IA 50309
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
  • Utilities Included
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

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 Pleasant Court priced from $725. Arlington Hallett 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
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
Arlington HallettStudio SWStudio,1BA$725
Eagle View LoftsA3 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$748
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
418 East GrandStudio - The FlowStudio,1BA$755
The Scott at East VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
The Elliott1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$775
The Lyon1 Bed Standard (T): Floors 3-111BR,1BA$777
City Square LoftsS1Studio,1BA$784

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmers Market, IA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmers Market area is the $1.30 price per square foot B2 Model at Matilda 235 Townhomes in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Downtown Farmers Market apartment is the Income Restricted Model at Wilkins Bldg starting at $1,150 with a $1.06 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.
Matilda 235 TownhomesB22BR,2.5BA$1.30
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.06
Carbon 5502BR-C62BR,2BA$1.32
Court Ave LoftsCA-C72BR,1.5BA$1.13
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.19
Randolph ApartmentsThe Lucas1BR,1BA$1.29
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1120 E 6th St apt 31120 E 6th St apt 31BR,1BA$1.25
Madison Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
East Village Square1x1-6761BR,1BA$1.26

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

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 $784.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Farmers Market is Eagle View Lofts which is listed at $748, while the average apartment in Downtown Farmers Market costs $2,499.

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 61 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 $184 which is $2,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Farmers Market.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa article

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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.

decorative image for Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know article

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

decorative image for How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money article

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

decorative image for The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters article

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.