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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

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  2. Building Photo - 3721 Cottage Grove Ave
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $525
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$525
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$525

    3721 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 3

    3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  6. Building Photo - Lenox Properties
    Discounts
    Discounts
    STUDIO
    $595+
    1 BED
    $735+
    2 BEDS
    $795+
    3 BEDS
    $1,250+

    Lenox Properties

    4215 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
  15. Building Photo - Clover Creek
    1 BED
    $647+
    2 BEDS
    $747+

    Clover Creek

    2901-2907 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  18. Building Photo - Alice Place at Norwalk
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $650+
    2 BEDS
    $1,195+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $1,350

    Alice Place at Norwalk

    9310 Marketplace Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
  19. Kitchen - Douglas Oaks
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $650

    Douglas Oaks

    2829 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  29. Building Photo - The Aspen
    1 BED
    $678+
    3 BEDS
    $1,228+

    The Aspen

    1646 Hull Ave E, Des Moines, IA 50313
  30. Building Photo - The Drake
    $160 Off
    Price Drop. $160 Off
    1 BED
    $695+
    2 BEDS
    $825+
    3 BEDS
    $1,335+

    The Drake

    1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
    (515) 416-5106
  33. Building Photo - 1136 1/2 68th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$695

    1136 1/2 68th St Unit 1136 12

    1136 1/2 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
  41. Building Photo - Pioneer Estates
    $100 Off
    Price Drop. $100 Off
    1 BED
    $699

    Pioneer Estates

    1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Des Moines, IA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Des Moines, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Des Moines.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 425 cheap apartments available in Des Moines Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
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Saydel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
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North High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
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Hoover High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
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Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
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Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
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Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
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Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
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Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
423 Students

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