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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA. 145 Rentals Available
145 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $700 Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $900 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100
Apartments Under $700
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1 bd $650+2 bd $910+Base rent4.0 (3)1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $665+1 bd $815Base rent3.5 (10)2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $695+2 bd $708+Base rent4.0 (11)5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
Apartments Under $800
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1 bd $775Base rent3.5 (19)1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $775+3 bd $1,150Base rent6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $799+Base rent500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $799+2 bd $914+Base rent4.0 (5)5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $900
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1 bd $807+2 bd $804+Base rent2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8102 bd $910Base rent4.0 (21)5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $825+3 bd $1,176+Total monthly cost2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $840+2 bd $995+Base rent4.0 (27)1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $8452 bd $920Base rent4.0 (16)433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $845+1 bd $975+2 bd $1,170+Base rent4.0 (24)3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $850Base rent7500 Meadow Lands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $885+2 bd $1,005+3 bd $1,250+Total monthly cost6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Apartments Under $1,000
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2 bd $936+Base rent3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $9952 bd $1,225Base rent4.0 (7)713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony -
1 bd $995+2 bd $1,355+Base rent5.0 (6)900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
Apartments Under $1,100
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1 bd $1,0172 bd $1,2163 bd $1,632Base rent Income restricted3.5 (5)Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing3.5 (1)1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316Fitness center • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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4.0 (1)1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309Parking • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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4.0 (1)921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309Fitness center • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $650 and $1,596.
How many cheap rentals are available in Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?
There are 90 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 23 Jun 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
The average Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 829 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
Cheap apartments in Des Moines, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
A cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Des Moines, IA has never been easier. We feature 145 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Des Moines, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Des Moines, IA? The average apartment rent in Des Moines is $1,109 per month so any rental south of $887 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Des Moines, IA rents go as low as $650/mo.