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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

241 rentals

Cottage Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Cottage Heights Apartments

2901 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$465–$675

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
The Grove at Hickman - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.6

Very good

The Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$795

Apartment for rent

Legacy Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Legacy Apartments

3610 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$665–$1,025

Apartment for rent

The Ivy I - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Ivy I

211 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$666–$1,006

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Ivy II - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Ivy II

530 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$667–$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
1040 22nd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap Drake Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1040 22nd St #2, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 30

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$725

1040 22nd St #2

Nearby rental good for pet owners

1513 Des Moines St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Capitol East apartment for rent in Des Moines

1513 Des Moines St #2, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$745

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
Storage
1234 E Seneca Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Highland Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

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1234 Seneca Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Oak Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$747

Apartment for rent

1234 Seneca Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Oak Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$747

Apartment for rent

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$665–$675

2901 Cottage Grove Ave

$680–$900

1260 34th St

$725–$795

2800 Fleur Dr

$725

1040 22nd St #2

The Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

The Jefferson

3712 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$765

Apartment for rent

Six on 6th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Six on 6th

2008 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$775–$895

Apartment for rent

Casady Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Casady Apartments

1910 Casady Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1438 9th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

1334 32nd St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site laundry | Concierge service

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1334 32nd St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site laundry | Concierge service

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
HOT DEAL 1st FULL M0NTH FREE!! APPLY TODAY! 2BR/1BA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

HOT DEAL 1st FULL M0NTH FREE!! APPLY TODAY! 2BR/1BA

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

Affordable | Air conditioning | Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Franklin Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Franklin Court Apartments

4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments

3505 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special

2411 Welbeck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | On-site laundry | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$845–$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Skyloft Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Skyloft Apartments

1414 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

Magnolia Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

Magnolia Park

40 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$845

Apartment for rent

The Aspen - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.7

Very good

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$847–$1,297

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Management
The Meadows - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

12h ago

8.6

Very good

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Affordable

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,400

Apartment for rent

1201 E Bell Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
811 16th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 7

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
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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
1604 16th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Mondamin Presidential apartment for rent in Des Moines

1604 16th St #3, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

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

$890

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Clarkson - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Clarkson

2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

928 Emma Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

928 Emma Ave

928 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

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
Storage
1809 Arlington Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap River Bend apartment for rent in Des Moines

1809 Arlington Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 7

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Cypress II - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$897

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
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3909 Hubbell Ave #41 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Sheridan Gardens apartment for rent in Des Moines

3909 Hubbell Ave #41, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$897

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
3909 Hubbell Ave #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sheridan Gardens apartment for rent in Des Moines

3909 Hubbell Ave #31, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$897

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
3909 Hubbell Ave #52 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sheridan Gardens apartment for rent in Des Moines

3909 Hubbell Ave #52, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$897

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
6315 Hickman Road - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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
6319 Hickman Road - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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

2 BEDROOM NEAR DOWNTOWN - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2 BEDROOM NEAR DOWNTOWN

1083 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | Storage | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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

$900

Apartment for rent

Ingersoll Towers - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.4

Excellent

Ingersoll Towers

3662 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1–2 baths

$917–$1,264

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
Roof Deck
Storage
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The 4220 Grand Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The 4220 Grand Apartments

4220 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$924–$1,174

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
904 Se 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap East Village condo for rent in Des Moines

904 Se 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Condo for rent

Available Oct 15

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Business Center
Concierge Service
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
3012 Raccoon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Laurel Hill condo for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Nov 1

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
2501 24th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Martin - Hickman apartment for rent in Des Moines

2501 24th St, #111

2501 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
907 Se 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village condo for rent in Des Moines

907 Se 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Sep 10

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
2300 Beaver Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Beaverdale condo for rent in Des Moines

2300 Beaver Ave #6, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Oct 20

Top amenities
Residents Lounge
Westchester Square - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9

Excellent

Westchester Square

5528 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$962–$1,326

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool
1310 Ascension St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Cheatom Park house for rent in Des Moines

1310 Ascension St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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