
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Farmers Market Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Farmers Market area of Des Moines.


Pleasant Court

East Village Square

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

The Griffin Building

Randolph Apartments

200 Grand Ave
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City Square Lofts

The Scott at East Village

Jackson Crossing

The Lyon

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

The Parker @ Seventh

Eagle View Lofts

R&T Lofts

Madison Flats
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10th Street Lofts

Court Ave Lofts

Rowat Lofts

The Edge @ Grays Landing

Cityville

935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2

Vine Street Lofts

121 12th St
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The Deco

Rumely Lofts

1100 E 6th St, Unit 7

Fourth And Court

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

The Residences at River View

112 11th St
Downtown Farmers Market, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Farmers Market Studio Apartments | $1,176 | $680 | $2,308 |
Downtown Farmers Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $775 | $2,687 |
Downtown Farmers Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $875 | $3,051 |
Downtown Farmers Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,106 | $3,500 |
Downtown Farmers Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,333 | $1,679 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Farmers Market Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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. Civic Center Court Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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East Village Square | Studio 390-392 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Civic Center Court Apartments | Studio - Apply Now | Studio,1BA | $750 |
The Elliott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
The Des Moines Building | S1 | Studio,1BA | $757 |
Riverpoint Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Pleasant Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Randolph Apartments | The Warren | Studio,1BA | $800 |
City Square Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $834 |
E300 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Eagle View Lofts | A1 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Farmers Market, IA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Farmers Market area is the $1.15 price per square foot Vega Model at Rocket Transfer Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value Downtown Farmers Market apartment is the 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 starting at $950 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Farmers Market apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rocket Transfer Lofts | Vega | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 | 935 E 7th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Wilkins Bldg | Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Court Ave Lofts | CA-C3 - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 2x1 850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Vine Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Union at Rivers Edge | 111_1b6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Rumely Lofts | 1 Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Scott at East Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Pleasant Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Farmers Market?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Farmers Market is Riverpoint Lofts which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Farmers Market costs $2,095.
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 58 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 $169 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Farmers Market.
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