
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines Independent Community School District Area of IA from $400 (314 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Des Moines Independent Community School District.


2243 SW 9th St

Lenox Properties

Highland Park Apartments

Village Green

The 2800 Residences

The Concord Building

The Acacia

The Village at Westchester

Legacy Meadows
Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

Douglas Oaks

Valley Acres Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

The Drake

Canary Lofts

Northtown Apartments

Arlington Hallett

614 Douglas Ave

1260 34th St

Pioneer Estates
Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Chad Estates

Park West Apartments

Park Forest

The Elliott

4837 NW 62nd Ave

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Watrous Apartments

East Village Square

Capitol Heights

Pleasant Court
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Sutton Hill

MLK Brickstone Apartments

The Ridges

1333 22nd St

Grand Colony

Welbeck Apartments

Riverview Oaks Apartments

Maverick Apartments

Ivy II

Hampton House Apartments
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

River Oaks Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

Old Main & Drake Apartments

The Hampton Meadows

1464 E 14th St

Forest Avenue Village

Crossroad Apartments

Westchester Square

Randolph Apartments

Evergreen Terrace
Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.
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Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.