Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Somerset Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Meredith Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meredith Homes

3716 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Libertad Des Moines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Libertad Des Moines

4421 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Watrous
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watrous

1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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920 Meadow Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

920 Meadow Ln

920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Somerset, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Somerset area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne priced from $627. The Pointe on Fleur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Somerset apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, IA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $1.18 price per square foot D1 Model at Somerset in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,241. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SomersetD13BR,2BA$1.18
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.99
Southern Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Somerset, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #71

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Somerset Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset?

The cheapest apartment in Somerset is Melbourne which is listed at $627, while the average apartment in Somerset costs $1,153.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerset?

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 44 regular apartments in Somerset that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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