
Apartments for Rent with Specials in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (74 Rentals)
Apartments in Des Moines with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


Rowat Lofts

Cityville

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

Nexus at Gray's Landing

R&T Lofts

Fourth And Court

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Parker @ Seventh

Ingersoll Square Lofts
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Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community

The Lyon

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Randolph Apartments

Court Ave Lofts

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Treehouse Apartments

The Griffin Building

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

AP Lofts
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Reagan House

Vine Street Lofts

Park Winds

Prairie Winds Apartments

Carman Estates

Windsor Terrace Apartments

The Meadows

The Deco

Legacy Apartments

The View on Douglas
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Ashley Square

Rivers Run

The Des Moines Building

Finn Apartments

Prairie Woods Apartments

Silhouette Apartments

The Grove at Hickman

Rumely Lofts

Park Ridge Apartments

Valley Acres Apartments

Inglewood Apartments

3612 Ingersoll Ave

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Element Urbandale

Sterling Pointe

Bridlewood Apartments

Elm Village Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

The McCoy at 8035 Apartments

Eastwood on Grand
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 | $1,025 | $450 | $2,308 |
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $550 | $2,888 |
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $639 | $3,115 |
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $500 | $3,729 |
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $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 Rent Specials Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Des Moines is at Legacy Apartments listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Des Moines is $1,218.
What is the largest Rent Specials Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $875 at 3612 Ingersoll Ave.
What is the average size for Des Moines Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Des Moines is currently at 661 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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