
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA from $500 with Utilities Included (191 Rentals)
Apartments in Des Moines where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Lenox Properties

Arlington Hallett

Pleasant Court

Hampton House Apartments

Beaverdale Housing LLC

East Village Square

Windsor Terrace Apartments
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MLK Brickstone Apartments

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Flats on 56th Apartments

Imperial Grand Prix

High Street Brickstone

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Evergreen Terrace
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Randolph Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

Woodside Park Apartments

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Lofts on 34th

Prairie Woods Apartments

The Parker @ Seventh

Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments

Madison Flats

University Place Lofts

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Twin Oaks Residences

Rivers Run

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Southern Meadows Homes

Rumely Lofts

Ingersoll Square Lofts
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 | $1,049 | $600 | $2,116 |
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $565 | $2,880 |
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $583 | $3,032 |
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $812 | $3,600 |
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $500 | $2,460 |
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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 $577, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $1,653.
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 2,934 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 $339 which is $1,314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.