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

Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. 119 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $700

  • A tree with yellow leaves is in front of a building.
    Rewards 4 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
  • A small kitchen with a white stove and a white refrigerator.
    11 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

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Apartments Under $800

  • A red brick building with a white door and windows.
    New units available 6 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
  • A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a large window overlooking the city.
    Rent specials
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    Verified Listing

    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a glass coffee table.
    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
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $895
    2 bd $795+
    3 bd $1,195
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
    1 bd $799+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $900

  • A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
    Rent specials 9 units available
    2 bd $800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A woman is sitting on a couch in a living room.
    Rent specials 14 units available
    2 bd $815+
    3 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator.
    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
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    2 bd $850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    7500 Meadow Lands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
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  • a living room with couches and a table
    2 bd $877+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,000

  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $901+
    2 bd $1,016+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
    4 units available
    2 bd $910
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (21)
    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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  • A kitchen with a yellow island and a dining table with chairs.
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $962
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • 713 Walnut Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $995
    2 bd $1,200+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (7)
    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden coffee table.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $995+
    2 bd $1,355+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (6)
    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
    Rent specials Rewards
    2 bd $995
    Base rent
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
    1 bd $1,017
    2 bd $1,216
    3 bd $1,632
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (5)
    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
    2 bd $1,170+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (24)
    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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  • A modern living room with a ceiling fan and a blue rug on the floor.
    Rewards 6 units available
    2 bd $1,315+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (27)
    770 NE 70Th, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
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    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Pet friendly

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  • A brick building with a sign in front that says Hawthorn Hill Apartments.
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    4.0 (1)
    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • A kitchen with a white stove and a white refrigerator.
    Ask for pricing
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    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
  • A living room with a brown couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $650 and $945.

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

There are 8 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 27 May 2026.

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

The average South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 861 sq. ft.

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

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

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