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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. 120 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $700

  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $600
    2 bd $800
    3 bd $900
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Pet friendly
  • Rewards 6 units available
    1 bd $650+
    2 bd $945
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (3)
    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • New units available 9 units available
    Studio $665+
    1 bd $815
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (10)
    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $715+
    2 bd $695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (11)
    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $800

  • New units available 8 units available
    1 bd $725+
    2 bd $895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (19)
    1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • New units available
    1 bd $790+
    2 bd $995+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (26)
    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    1 bd $895
    2 bd $795+
    3 bd $1,195
    Base rent
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    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
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  • 1 bd $795+
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (71)
    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $900

  • 1 bd $808+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    2 bd $812+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • 11 units available
    2 bd $815+
    3 bd $1,199+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New units available 13 units available
    1 bd $845
    2 bd $920
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (16)
    433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rewards Only 2 units left
    2 bd $850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    1 bd $895
    2 bd $925+
    Base rent
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • 8 units available
    1 bd $901+
    2 bd $1,007+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 5 units available
    2 bd $910
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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  • More Rentals Near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $962
    Base rent
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    4.0 (1)
    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 bd $995
    2 bd $1,225
    Base rent
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    4.0 (7)
    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $995+
    2 bd $1,355+
    Base rent
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    5.0 (6)
    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,200

  • 2 bd $1,170+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (24)
    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

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    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    Pet friendly
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    Income restricted
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    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

There are 5 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 16 May 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

The average Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 984 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Des Moines, 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 Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.