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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

2,737 Rentals
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  4. Outdoor Firepit - Cityville
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $950+
    1 BED
    $1,170+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+
    3 BEDS
    $1,945+

    Cityville

    550 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 414-8574
  17. Building Photo - R&T Lofts
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $995+
    1 BED
    $975+
    2 BEDS
    $1,500+

    R&T Lofts

    717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 461-6684
  32. Building Photo - The Lyon
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,095+
    1 BED
    $997+
    2 BEDS
    $1,597+

    The Lyon

    660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 416-5102
  42. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,020+
    1 BED
    $1,220+
    2 BEDS
    $1,638+

    Soll

    2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    (515) 512-4903
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Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$985
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School Rating

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Schools in Des Moines
31

Some Transit

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45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in Des Moines

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Getting Around Des Moines

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
31

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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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
GreatSchools Rating
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

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Public
Grades K-5
423 Students

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