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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

311 rentals

1464 E 14th St, DSM - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

1464 E 14th St, DSM

1464 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Swanwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Des Moines

Swanwood Apartments

5500 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

The Ivy I - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$675–$1,097

Apartment for rent

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

1d 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

$675–$797

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
The Grove at Hickman - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,370

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$550

1464 E 14th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$550

5500 Ne 14th St

The Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.1

Very good

The Oaks

6209 Se 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$839

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

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The Pointe on Fleur Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

The Aspen - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

10h ago

9

Excellent

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$731–$1,228

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Residents Lounge
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$685

211 E Mckinley Ave

$695–$795

2400 Hickman Rd

$695–$825

1260 34th St

$745

3119 Grand Ave #1

3119 Grand Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

3119 Grand Ave #1, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$795

$745

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
The Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

The Jefferson

3712 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$745–$785

Apartment for rent

Windsor Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Windsor Terrace

3333 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | Central heat

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$1,100

Apartment for rent

6920 SW 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Six on 6th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Six on 6th

2008 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$765–$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Magnolia Park - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

Magnolia Park

40 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$775–$880

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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

2–3 beds

2 baths

$785–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Ingersoll Towers - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

Ingersoll Towers

3662 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$792–$1,415

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
On-Site Laundry
Package Service
Roof Deck
Storage
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1067 23rd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Cheap Drake Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1067 23rd St #2, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 11

Franklin Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Franklin Court Apartments

4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$950

Apartment for rent

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

12h ago

8.9

Very good

Woodland Meadows

3317 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | Air conditioning | Deck

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$845

Apartment for rent

Casady Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Casady Apartments

1910 Casady Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

3119 Grand Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20

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

3d ago

Cheap North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

1334 32nd St #1 - 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 Jan 20

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
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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
614 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

614 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
125 NW Aurora Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

125 NW Aurora Avenue

125 Nw Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

2343 E 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Union Park house for rent in Des Moines

Check out this Large 2 bedroom house with a 2 car garage

2343 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

$800

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jan 8

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
1604 16th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Mondamin Presidential apartment for rent in Des Moines

$800 - 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

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 8

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Legacy Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Legacy Meadows

3610 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$940

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Grand Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Grand Terrace Apartments

2917 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall!

5902 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

Affordable | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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2708 Mondamin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Drake house for rent in Des Moines

2708 Mondamin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$845

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
The 4220 Grand Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

The 4220 Grand Apartments

4220 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$846–$1,113

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Roof Deck
Swimming Pool
Finn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Affordable | Fitness center | Outdoor space

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$848–$1,125

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Meadows - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Affordable

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,200

Apartment for rent

1201 E Bell Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

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
Skyloft Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Skyloft Apartments

1414 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

4200 Knob Hill Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

4200 Knob Hill Drive

4200 Knob Hill Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
433 E Philip St - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Roosevelt Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 30

1312 22nd Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carpenter townhouse for rent in Des Moines

Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex

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

Affordable | Balcony | Ceiling fan

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
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
4151 East University Avenue - 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

$865

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
On-Site Management
Eastview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h 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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