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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA. 148 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $700

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    1 bd $650+
    2 bd $925
    Base rent
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    4.0 (3)
    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $670+
    2 bd $683+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (11)
    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

Apartments Under $800

  • 11 units available
    Studio $740
    1 bd $815
    Base rent
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    3.5 (10)
    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $755
    2 bd $895
    Base rent
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    3.5 (19)
    1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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    2 bd $775+
    3 bd $1,150
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    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $783+
    2 bd $986+
    Base rent
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    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $785+
    2 bd $838+
    Total monthly cost
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    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $790+
    2 bd $896+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (5)
    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $799+
    Base rent
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $900

Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $1,100

  • 1 bd $1,017
    2 bd $1,216
    3 bd $1,632
    Base rent Income restricted
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    3.5 (5)
    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Pet friendly
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    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Fitness center • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    4.0 (1)
    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    Parking • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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    4.0 (1)
    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Large Closets
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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 $1,716.

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

There are 97 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 9 Jul 2026.

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

The average Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 832 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 148 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.