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


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Legacy Apartments

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The Drake
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River Bend, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Bend?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Bend Studio Apartments | $1,159 | $450 | $1,763 |
River Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $650 | $2,232 |
River Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $795 | $2,984 |
River Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $1,195 | $1,380 |
River Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,420 | $1,555 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Bend Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Argonne Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Lenox Properties | Drake | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Drake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Connolly Lofts | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Legacy Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Rivers Run | New Vibe 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Ballyard Lofts | A2 - Homeplate Club | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Drake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4 | 1614 Arlington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Lenox Properties | Greenwood B | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Argonne Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Bend, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #75
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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