
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Accent Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Accent, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Accent?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Accent Studio Apartments | $1,211 | $795 | $2,184 |
Accent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $725 | $2,880 |
Accent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $795 | $2,977 |
Accent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,095 | $3,140 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Accent Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Accent Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Accent area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Heights Apartments priced from $725. Wedgewood Coop 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Wedgewood Coop | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Rowat Lofts | S1 - Onyx | Studio,1BA | $738 |
The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-A2 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Accent, IA
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Accent area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Aspen in the in the Grandview College Area neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Accent apartment is the A7 - With Den Model at Level starting at $1,563 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Accent apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Aspen | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Level | A7 - With Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
Parkside East | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Harbach Lofts | 1 Bedroom - K - Downtown View | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Park Winds | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Wedgewood Coop | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Luther Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
District at 6th Apartments | McBride | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
Capitol Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAccent, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #54
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Accent, Des Moines, IA
East High School
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Best Local Schools in Accent, Des Moines, IA
East High School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $995.
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 $1,705.
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 16 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 $362 which is $1,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Accent.
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