Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Farmers Market Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Farmers Market Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Farmers Market area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at East Village Square priced from $725. The Elliott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Farmers Market apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Village SquareStudio 390-392Studio,1BA$725
The ElliottStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Des Moines BuildingS1Studio,1BA$757
Pleasant Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Randolph ApartmentsThe WarrenStudio,1BA$800
Riverpoint LoftsA61BR,1BA$830
Court Ave LoftsCA-A21BR,1BA$895
Eagle View LoftsA1 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$895
R&T LoftsBylineStudio,1BA$900
10th Street Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmers Market, IA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmers Market area is the $1.46 price per square foot C1 Model at 5Fifty5 in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,329. The second greatest value Downtown Farmers Market apartment is the Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts starting at $1,605 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Farmers Market apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5Fifty5C13BR,2.5BA$1.46
Rocket Transfer LoftsVega2BR,2BA$1.15
AP Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Wilkins BldgMarket Rate1BR,1BA$1.30
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.30
Vine Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Union at Rivers Edge111_1b61BR,1BA$1.41
Rumely Lofts1 Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.31
Riverpoint LoftsA51BR,1BA$1.15
Pleasant Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38

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Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Farmers Market Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Farmers Market is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Farmers Market is The Elliott which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Farmers Market costs $2,105.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Farmers Market?

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 57 regular apartments in Downtown Farmers Market 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 Downtown Farmers Market?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Farmers Market have an average cost of $208 which is $1,897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Farmers Market.

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