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Grand heights Apartments

Rowat Lofts

Imperial Grand Prix

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Legacy Apartments

Randolph Apartments

Woodside Park Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd

City Square Lofts

3000 Grand Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

Jackson Crossing

Westchester Square

1137 44th St

311-315 E McKinley Ave

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

Forest Avenue Village

Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

The Griffin Building

The Meadows

Lofts on 34th

1048 19th St

The Grove at Hickman

The Deco

Franklin Court Apartments

Finn Apartments

421 College Ave

Canary Lofts

Eagle View Lofts

Reagan House

Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

Vine Street Lofts

University Place 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,051 | $600 | $2,214 |
Cheap Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $565 | $3,690 |
Cheap Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $639 | $3,122 |
Cheap Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $500 | $3,830 |
Cheap Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $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 $650.
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 $1,630.
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 3,132 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 $317 which is $1,313 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.

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.

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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.