
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Northwest Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Des Moines Studio Apartments | $640 | $593 | $710 |
Northwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $727 | $639 | $1,125 |
Northwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $695 | $1,550 |
Northwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $1,140 | $1,408 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Des Moines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Des Moines area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $593. The Flats on 21st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Northwest Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Clover Creek | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $593 |
The Flats on 21st | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Des Moines, IA
As of September 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Des Moines area is the $1.17 price per square foot Birch elevated 2 Bed Model at Recently updated apartments in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Northwest Des Moines apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Skyloft Apartments starting at $875 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Recently updated apartments | Birch elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Skyloft Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Clover Creek | 2/1.5 Duplex | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments | Upgraded 2 BR/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Forest Ave Rowhomes | FIRST MONTH'S RENT WAIVED! Welcome to Forest Av... | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Alley Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Grove at Hickman | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Large Studio Apartments set back in quier | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
The Flats on 21st | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Des Moines is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Des Moines is Clover Creek which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Northwest Des Moines costs $1,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 67 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Des Moines have an average cost of $574 which is $566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Des Moines.
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