Cheap Homes for Rent in Des Moines County, IA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Des Moines County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $650. Summer Street Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Summer Street ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$775
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines County area is the $1.04 price per square foot 801 Jefferson St Model at 801 Jefferson St, Unit 225 N 8th in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Des Moines County apartment is the 902 N 7th St Model at 902 N 7th St, Unit 902 and a half starting at $1,250 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Moines County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
801 Jefferson St, Unit 225 N 8th801 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.04
902 N 7th St, Unit 902 and a half902 N 7th St1BR,1BA$1.03
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 2162BR,1BA$1.00
Nexus TownHomes510 Layne Drive2BR,1BA$1.28
Park Madison Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.84
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 2111BR,1BA$1.01
200 S 8th St, Unit 103200 S 8th St2BR,1BA$1.00
2212 Piper Plz, Unit #32212 Piper Plz2BR,1BA$1.00
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
1206 Summer St, Unit Half1206 Summer StStudio ,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines County

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines County?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,900. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines County ranging from $700 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Des Moines County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Moines County ranges from $700 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,247.

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