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Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $593 (6 Rentals)
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$900Studio Apartments Available Jun 14, 2026
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Northwest Des Moines Studio Apartments | $663 | $593 | $900 |
| Northwest Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $790 | $639 | $1,125 |
| Northwest Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $932 | $650 | $1,550 |
| Northwest Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $1,095 | $1,600 |
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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 $1,500.
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 $593, while the average apartment in Northwest Des Moines costs $1,500.
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 31 regular apartments in Northwest Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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