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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines

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  1. Building Photo - 732 19th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $550

    732 19th St

    732 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  2. Building Photo - 732 19th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $550

    732 19th St

    732 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  3. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $550

    732 19th St

    732 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  9. Building Photo - Pleasant Court
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $725+
    1 BED
    $799+
    2 BEDS
    $995+

    Pleasant Court

    708-716 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  20. Building Photo - The Scott at East Village
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $839+
    1 BED
    $894+
    2 BEDS
    $975+
    3 BEDS
    $1,159+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$839 - $1,561
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$839 - $1,561

    The Scott at East Village

    700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 608-8859
  24. Building Photo - 713 20th St
    Discounts
    Discounts
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $855
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$855
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$855

    713 20th St Unit 1915-3

    713 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  26. Building Photo - Flux
    $161 Off
    Price Drop. $161 Off
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    STUDIO
    $843+
    1 BED
    $1,108+
    2 BEDS
    $1,737+

    Flux

    1400 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 608-5497
  27. Summer - The Elmhurst
    1 BED
    $865+
    2 BEDS
    $1,300+

    The Elmhurst

    833 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  35. Primary Photo - Maxwell
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+

    Maxwell

    915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 400-4238
  36. Building Photo - E300
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $925+
    1 BED
    $1,130+

    E300

    300 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 217-6900
  39. Building Photo - The Lyon
    $198 Off
    Price Drop. $198 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,095+
    1 BED
    $947+

    The Lyon

    660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 416-5102
  42. Kitchen - Confluence on 3rd Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,003+
    1 BED
    $1,363+
    2 BEDS
    $1,964+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$953 - $2,146
    Required Monthly Fees$50
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,003 - $2,196

    Confluence on 3rd Apartments

    103 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 348-4605
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 99 cheap apartments available in Downtown Des Moines, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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