
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Douglas Acres Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $850 (10 Rentals)


Prairie Woods Apartments

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Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Douglas Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Douglas Acres Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $725 | $1,777 |
Douglas Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $800 | $2,880 |
Douglas Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $850 | $3,099 |
Douglas Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $975 | $3,688 |
Douglas Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $1,321 | $1,662 |
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Getting Around the Douglas Acres Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Douglas Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Douglas Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Douglas Acres is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Douglas Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Douglas Acres is Prairie Woods Apartments which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Douglas Acres costs $1,456.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Douglas Acres?
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 24 regular apartments in Douglas Acres 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 Douglas Acres?
Cheap apartments in Douglas Acres have an average cost of $258 which is $1,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Douglas Acres.
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