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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA

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  • Apartments Under $700

  • 9 units available
    1 bd $644
    2 bd $773
    3 bd $893
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Sixth Avenue Flats

    3.5 (5)
    1230 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $647+
    2 bd $664+
    3 bd $812+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Plaza Manor

    3.5 (4)
    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available 29 units available
    Studio $699+
    1 bd $799+
    2 bd $972+
    Base rent
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    Westpointe Apartments & Townhomes

    4.0 (299)
    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $800

  • Rent specials
    1 bd $731+
    2 bd $789+
    Base rent
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    Sherwood Glen

    4.0 (9)
    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 22 units available
    Studio $799+
    1 bd $1,282+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Altoona Towers

    5.0 (2)
    1414 Adventureland Drive Suite 4111, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $799+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Park

    725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities

  • Apartments Under $900

  • Rent specials 21 units available
    1 bd $890+
    2 bd $966+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Timberland At Crestbruck

    3.0 (1)
    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Rent specials
    Studio $920+
    1 bd $1,095+
    2 bd $1,150+
    Base rent
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    Destination 141

    4.5 (4)
    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $923+
    2 bd $1,191+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fieldstream Apartment Homes

    4.5 (9)
    1735 NW Fieldstream Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $930+
    2 bd $1,105+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Crescent Chase

    4.5 (5)
    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $947+
    2 bd $1,204+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Spruce Pointe

    1000 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 15 units available
    1 bd $949+
    2 bd $1,114+
    3 bd $1,298+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Oakland Pointe

    615-619 17Th Ave. NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $986+
    2 bd $1,063+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Saylorville Lakeside

    408 Sandpiper Court, Polk City, IA 50226
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    2 bd $986+
    3 bd $1,249+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Place

    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $991+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Peach Tree

    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Large Closets
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $995+
    2 bd $1,355+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Windsor Square By Broadmoor

    5.0 (6)
    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,025+
    2 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Brick Towne At Piper

    4.5 (257)
    600 Northwest Cherry Creek Lane, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,040+
    2 bd $1,254+
    3 bd $1,645+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Blue Ridge Commons

    1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Des Moines Street Village

    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Apply online • Fitness center • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,231+
    2 bd $1,399
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Sterling At Prairie Trail

    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Sterling At Prairie Trail Phase 2

    4.5 (14)
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • Rewards Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,330+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rising Ridge Apartments

    4.0 (27)
    770 NE 70Th, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,370+
    2 bd $1,647
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sterling At Prairie Trail North

    4.5 (18)
    1108 SW 11Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Johnston Gardens Apartments

    4.5 (2)
    5705 NW 57Th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Crane Artist Lofts

    4.0 (1)
    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    Parking • Fitness center • Laundry Facilities
  • 13-12-nhood

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $699 and $2,787.

How many cheap rentals are available in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA on RentCafe?

There are 128 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA were last updated on 25 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

The average Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA cheap apartment size is 850 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

Cheap apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, 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 Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

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

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