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 $695. Park Madison Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. 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$695
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines County area is the $0.66 price per square foot #1 First Floor Model at 1701 Orchard St in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Des Moines County apartment is the 801 Jefferson St Model at 801 Jefferson St, Unit 225 N 8th starting at $1,295 with a $1.04 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.
1701 Orchard St#1 First Floor2BR,1BA$0.66
801 Jefferson St, Unit 225 N 8th801 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.04
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 12BR,1BA$1.00
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3021BR,1BA$1.04
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
2212 Piper Plz, Unit #32212 Piper Plz2BR,1BA$1.00
206 Locust St, Unit 3206 Locust St1BR,1BA$0.89
200 S 8th St, Unit 103200 S 8th St2BR,1BA$0.93
1206 Summer St, Unit Half1206 Summer StStudio ,1BA$0.99
716 Aetna St, Unit 716716 Aetna St1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines County

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

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines County, IA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $1,900. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines County ranging from $700 to $1,595.

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 $1,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,040.

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