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St. Andrews Apartments
3241 86th StUrbandale, IA 50322
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ReNew Jordan Creek
210 S Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Providence Pointe
6210 NW 106th StJohnston, IA 50131
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The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1
2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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Altoona Towers
1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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4601 Pleasant StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,048 | $450 | $2,116 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $550 | $8,460 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $583 | $3,032 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $823 | $3,600 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $500 | $2,850 |
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Getting Around Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 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 Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Des Moines is under $647.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Des Moines?
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 2,926 regular apartments in Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Cheap apartments in Des Moines have an average cost of $291 which is $1,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
Expert Rental Resources
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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