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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Des Moines, IA

2,196 Rentals
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  7. STUDIO
    $595+
    1 BED
    $725+
    2 BEDS
    $795+
    3 BEDS
    $1,195+

    Lenox Properties

    4215 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
  22. STUDIO
    $725+
    1 BED
    $799+
    2 BEDS
    $995+

    Pleasant Court

    708-716 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  26. 2 BEDS
    $1,170+
    3 BEDS
    $1,270+

    The Vineyards

    5801 Se 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
  27. 1 BED
    $865+
    2 BEDS
    $1,300+

    The Elmhurst

    833 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  30. 2 BEDS
    $650+
    3 BEDS
    $736+

    Lillis Lofts

    6313 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
  31. 2 BEDS
    $825

    Nelson LLC

    1114-1124 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
  32. 1 BED
    $925+
    2 BEDS
    $1,176+

    Riverwood

    660 N Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Living & Renting in Des Moines

Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$982
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Des Moines
3

School Rating

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Schools in Des Moines
31

Some Transit

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Transportation in Des Moines
45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in Des Moines

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Getting Around Des Moines

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53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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
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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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