Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Accent Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Eastview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Wedgewood Coop
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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3274 E Euclid Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3274 E Euclid Ave

3274 E Euclid AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Hilltop l
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop l

3720 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Accent, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Accent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Accent area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Aspen priced from $647. Capitol Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Accent apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AspenStandard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$788
Grand heights ApartmentsClassic 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Accent, IA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Accent area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $947. The second greatest value Accent apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Rose Glen starting at $1,560 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Accent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Aspen3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Rose Glen1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Luther Park Apartments1 Bedroom - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1.83
The ElliottFully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.16
Court Ave LoftsCA-A2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.36
District at 6th ApartmentsMcBrideStudio ,1BA$1.67
Rowat LoftsS6 - Gypsum With AlcoveStudio ,1BA$1.84
Capitol Heights Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Accent, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Accent Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Accent Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Accent?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Accent is under $947.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Accent?

The cheapest apartment in Accent is Capitol Heights Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Accent costs $1,547.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Accent?

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 28 regular apartments in Accent 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 Accent?

Cheap apartments in Accent have an average cost of $530 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Accent.

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