Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Bend Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the River Bend area of Des Moines.

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421 College Ave
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421 College Ave

421 College AveDes Moines, IA 50314
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River Bend, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Bend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Bend area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Argonne Apartments priced from $450. Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable River Bend apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Argonne ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$450
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$730
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Bend, IA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Bend area is the $1.60 price per square foot 2A Model at Connolly Lofts in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,361. The second greatest value River Bend apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Legacy Apartments starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Bend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Connolly Lofts2A2BR,1BA$1.60
Legacy Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Rivers RunNew Vibe 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.37
Ballyard LoftsA2 - Homeplate Club1BR,1BA$1.58
Village on Grand1 B 1 B1BR,1BA$1.21
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 41614 Arlington Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood B1BR,1BA$1.35
Argonne ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Bend, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #75

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the River Bend Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Bend Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Bend Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Bend Apartment is $650 at Legacy Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Bend Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Bend is starting from $800 at Legacy Apartments.

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