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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

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3721 Cottage Grove Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake condo for rent in Des Moines

3721 Cottage Grove Ave

3721 Cottage Grove Ave #8, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$380

Condo for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Price drop

Apartment for rent

McKinley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

McKinley Apartments

311 311/315 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$895

Apartment for rent

HOT DEAL 2 M0NTHS FREE!! APPLY TODAY! 2BR/1BA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

HOT DEAL 2 M0NTHS FREE!! APPLY TODAY! 2BR/1BA

701 711/801 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | Air conditioning | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

Affordable

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,025

Apartment for rent

Ingersoll Towers - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Ingersoll Towers

3662 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$729–$1,327

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
Package Service

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3119 Grand Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

3119 Grand Ave #9, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
3119 Grand Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

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6920 SW 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

6920 SW 9th Street

6920 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy

3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$725–$795

2800 Fleur Dr

$729–$1,327

3662 Ingersoll Ave

$745

3119 Grand Ave #9

$745

3119 Grand Ave #10

The Hampton Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$960

Apartment for rent

1604 16th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Mondamin Presidential apartment for rent in Des Moines

$750 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Des Moines

1604 16th St #2, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 28

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
904 Luster Ln #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | Concierge service | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 30

Franklin Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Franklin Court Apartments

4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
The Ivy I - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

The Ivy I

211 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$777–$997

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
The Aspen - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

6h ago

9

Excellent

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$780–$910

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management
The Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

The Jefferson

3712 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

2501 24th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Martin - Hickman apartment for rent in Des Moines

2501 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
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Casady Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Casady Apartments

1910 Casady Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

$500 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

$500 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES

6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Affordable | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$815

Apartment for rent

Ivy II - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Ivy II

530 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$815–$870

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
4151 E University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Valley High Manor apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site management | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$815

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
On-Site Management
Cypress 1 (East Ridge) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Cypress 1 (East Ridge)

3913 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$822–$922

Apartment for rent

5906 Hickman Rd #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 4

Top amenities
Carpet
On-Site Laundry
Roosevelt Manor - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.4

Very good

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

The Meadows - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8

Very good

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Affordable

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$995

Apartment for rent

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433 E Philip St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Magnolia Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

433 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | Garage parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1312 22nd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carpenter condo for rent in Des Moines

1312 22nd St #2, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | Balcony | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Nov 15

Top amenities
Concierge Service
5015 Sw 9th St Apt 86 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Fort Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines

5015 Sw 9th St Apt 86, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
3519 University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

3519 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$855

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
3517 University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

3517 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | On-site laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$855

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
4171 E University Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Valley High Manor apartment for rent in Des Moines

4171 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site management | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$865

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Management
4200 Knob Hill Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

4200 Knob Hill Drive

4200 Knob Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Eastview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Eastview Apartments

3908 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$885

Apartment for rent

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BNL Investments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

BNL Investments

5201 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$890

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Woodland Meadows. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Woodland Meadows.

3315 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$945

Apartment for rent

1809 Arlington Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines

1809 Arlington Ave #3, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 7

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
3914-3916 2nd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3914-3916 2nd Avenue

3914 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Clarkson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Clarkson

2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1805 Arlington Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines

1805 Arlington Ave #7, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 4

Top amenities
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
2533 Lynner Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Lower Beaver apartment for rent in Des Moines

$900- 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom In Des Moines With Great Amenities

2533 Lynner Dr #NA, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
6315 Hickman Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

6315 Hickman Road

6315 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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6319 Hickman Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

6319 Hickman Road

6319 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

Affordable | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Tonawanda Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Tonawanda Apartments

432 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
The 4220 Grand Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

The 4220 Grand Apartments

4220 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$917–$1,198

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Cypress 2 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.1

Very good

Cypress 2

4214 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$922

Apartment for rent

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

17h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,049

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
Residents Lounge
Swimming Pool
2600 Kingman Blvd #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

Kingman Blvd Apartments

2600 Kingman Blvd #31, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
2427 Welbeck Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Prospect Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

2427 Welbeck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 13

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Watrous South apartment for rent in Des Moines

Upstairs of Up/Down Duplex - 2 Car Detached Garage Included

1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

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