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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

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Apartments Under $700

  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
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    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900
  • A tree with yellow leaves is in front of a building.
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    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $650
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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
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $795
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $650+
    1 BED $800
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $695
    2 BEDS $795
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $701+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $704+
    2 BEDS $775+
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  • A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
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    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $734+
    2 BEDS $796+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $739+
    2 BEDS $739+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
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    6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $780
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  • A living room with a white couch and a brown coffee table.
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    7201 SE 5Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $775
    2 BEDS $865
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $850+
  • A modern living room with a grey carpet and a brown chair.
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    405 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $795
    1 BED $900
    2 BEDS $1,295

Apartments Under $900

  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
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    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $806+
    2 BEDS $905+
    3 BEDS $1,076+
  • A woman is sitting on a couch in a living room.
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    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $814+
    2 BEDS $969+
    3 BEDS $1,175+
  • A living room with a grey carpet and patterned chairs.
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    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,304+
  • A brick building with a sign in front that says Hawthorn Hill Apartments.
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    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $875
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
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    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $900+
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  • A kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets.
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    2715 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $935+
    3 BEDS $1,140+
  • A kitchen with a yellow island and a dining table with chairs.
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    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $962+
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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    1 BED $975+
    2 BEDS $1,170+

Apartments Under $1,100

Apartments Under $1,200

  • 713 Walnut Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a white table with a plant on it.
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    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Getting around in Des Moines, IA

54 /100
Somewhat Walkable
34 /100
Some Transit
69 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 54, Transit Score®: 34, Bike Score®: 69

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $600 and $1,730.

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

There are 167 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

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

The average Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 772 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.

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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 220 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 $1,100 per month so any rental south of $880 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Des Moines, IA rents go as low as $600/mo.

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