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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

25 rentals

Walden Point - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Walden Point

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | Fitness center | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$509–$768

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry

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The Concord Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

The Concord Apartments

732 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$630–$795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Civic Center Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

57m ago

8.6

Very good

Civic Center Court Apartments

200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

Studio

1 bath

$700–$750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1082 21st Street #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
2640 Cottage Grove Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Affordable | Hardwood floor | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$730

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

The Des Moines Building - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Des Moines Building

405 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$780–$1,339

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$509–$768

River Bend

Nearby rental good for pet owners

418 East Grand - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

19h ago

8.8

Very good

418 East Grand

418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$1,310

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Elevator
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service
The Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Lyon

660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$797–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Cable
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management

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Old Main Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Old Main Apartments

1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$815–$920

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
The Scott at East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20h ago

9.3

Excellent

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The Scott at East Village

700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–4 beds

1 bath

$833–$1,668

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Elevator
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Package Service

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$797–$997

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$833–$1,282

East Village

$1,040

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Ingersoll Flats - Urban Living! - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.1

Very good

Ingersoll Flats - Urban Living!

2714 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,085

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Canary Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

Canary Lofts

2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$890–$1,775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Elevator
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
The Maxwell Downtown Des Moines - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

23h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Maxwell Downtown Des Moines

915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$900–$1,425

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Elevator
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
910 E Railroad Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap East Village condo for rent in Des Moines

910 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Condo for rent

Available Jan 20

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Package Service
Clemens Building - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Clemens Building

200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$995–$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
121 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines

121 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,040

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Package Service
1534 Woodland Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Tempo East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,050–$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
EV Charging
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Storage
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Forest Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Forest Ave

3103 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

2406 Woodland Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

2406 Woodland Avenue

2406 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
757-759 17th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

757-759 17th Street

757 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

808 Des Moines St #808-1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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808 Des Moines St #808-1, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 25

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
2237 S Union St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Indianola Hills house for rent in Des Moines

2237 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,445

House for rent

400 Walnut St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
121 12th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines

121 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Fitness center

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,303

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
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