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

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Apartments Under $700

  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
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    1 day ago

    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $600
    2 BEDS $800
    3 BEDS $900
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
    17
    1 day ago

    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $650+
    1 BED $800

Apartments Under $800

  • 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 tree with yellow leaves is in front of a building.
    12
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    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $725+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
    23
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $727+

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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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    Today

    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $730+
    2 BEDS $775+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
    11
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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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    1 day ago

    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $850+
  • 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 $795
    2 BEDS $865
  • 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
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    2210 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $799+
    2 BEDS $1,102+
    3 BEDS $1,299+

Apartments Under $900

  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    6
    Today

    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $895+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a grey carpet and patterned chairs.
    Today

    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    35
    4 days ago

    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,304+

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  • an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
    23
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    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $855+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A brick building with a sign in front that says Hawthorn Hill Apartments.
    1 day ago

    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $875
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
    12
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    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $907+
    3 BEDS $1,076+
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a glass coffee table.
    11
    Today

    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $930+
    2 BEDS $1,095+
  • A kitchen with a yellow island and a dining table with chairs.
    1 day ago

    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $962+

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  • A woman is sitting on a couch in a living room.
    12
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    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $972+
    3 BEDS $1,175+
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
    17
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    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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    1 BED $975+
    2 BEDS $1,170+
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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 South Des Moines, IA

2 /100
Car-Dependent
9 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 9

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 $725 and $970.

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

There are 31 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

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 596 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.

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