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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA
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Apartments Under $700

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    815 Boulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $680
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $695
    2 BEDS $705
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    1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Studio $699+
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $849+
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    3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Studio $699+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,060+

Apartments Under $800

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    1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $756+
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    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Studio $765+
    1 BED $906+
    2+ BEDS $903+
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $780
    2 BEDS $780
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $782+
    2 BEDS $900+
    3 BEDS $1,333+

Apartments Under $900

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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $835+
    2 BEDS $800+
    3 BEDS $1,125+
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $880
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    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Studio $839+
    1 BED $1,043+
    2+ BEDS $1,220+
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    5015(A-D) SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $840
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    5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $845+
    2 BEDS $1,020+
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $845+
    2 BEDS $905+
    3 BEDS $990+
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $845
    2 BEDS $910
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    3600 Kennedy Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317
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    1646 Hull Avenue E., Des Moines, IA 50313
    1 BED $858
    2 BEDS $1,035
    3 BEDS $1,427
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Studio $860+
    1 BED $907+
    2+ BEDS $900+
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $920+
    3 BEDS $1,215+
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Apartments Under $1,000

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    2207 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
    2 BEDS $958+

Apartments Under $1,100

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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,250+
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    1264 Cummins Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
    2 BEDS $1,005+
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,020+
    2 BEDS $1,265+
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $1,115+
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    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Studio $1,074+
    1 BED $1,083+
    2 BEDS $1,417+
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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 $680 and $1,757. Find cheap apartments in Des Moines, IA.

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

There are 62 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 1 Oct 2023.

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

The average Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 742 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 116 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 $1,043 per month so any rental south of $834 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Des Moines, IA rents go as low as $680/mo.

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