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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines
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Exceptional Value|STUDIO$725+1 BED$900+2 BEDS$1,450+East Village Square
333 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
1 Month FreeSTUDIO$725+1 BED$799+2 BEDS$995+Pleasant Court
708-716 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
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1 BED$730+2 BEDS$890+MLK Brickstone Apartments
1051 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
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Good Value|STUDIO$799+1 BED$982+2 BEDS$1,730+Randolph Apartments
202 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
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STUDIO$800+1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,450+Treehouse Apartments
2225-2315 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$800+1 BED$900+
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$814+1 BED$1,019+2 BEDS$1,298+City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
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1 Month FreeTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$842+1 BED$895+2 BEDS$1,003+3 BEDS$1,165+Base Rent$842 - $1,634Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$842 - $1,634The Scott at East Village
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
1 BED$845722 18th St
722 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
1 BED$850+2 BEDS$1,395+Historic Wellsport Portwell Flats
1821 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
STUDIO$850The Brady Apartments
650 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
1 BED$865+2 BEDS$1,300+The Elmhurst
833 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
1 BED$885+2 BEDS$1,085+High Street Brickstone
1710 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$895+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,595+High Street Lofts
1601 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
1 BED$895718 18th St
718 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
1 Month FreeSTUDIO$895+1 BED$1,195+High Street Lofts II
1619 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
Exceptional ValueSTUDIO$897+1 BED$947+2 BEDS$1,497+Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
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Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$900Base Rent$900Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$900713 20th St Unit 1915-3
713 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$900Flats on Pleasant Unit 1915-3
713 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$908+1 BED$1,000+2 BEDS$1,292+3 BEDS$1,684+Jackson Crossing
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Good Value|STUDIO$925+1 BED$1,025+2 BEDS$1,300+R&T Lofts
717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
Call for Rent10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 -
Price Drop. $290 Off|STUDIO$940+1 BED$1,010+2 BEDS$1,450+3 BEDS$2,025+Cityville on 9th
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Des Moines at a Glance
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 94 cheap apartments available in Downtown Des Moines, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Highland Park 610 Sq Ft $630/mo
- Chesterfield 500 Sq Ft $739/mo
- Pioneer Park 624 Sq Ft $791/mo
- Cottage Grove 574 Sq Ft $808/mo
- Indianola Hills 571 Sq Ft $814/mo
- Sheridan Gardens 635 Sq Ft $836/mo
- Carpenter 554 Sq Ft $841/mo
- Fort Des Moines 602 Sq Ft $853/mo
- Drake Park 613 Sq Ft $862/mo
- Watrous South 602 Sq Ft $889/mo
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