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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA. 106 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
    1 bd $715
    2 bd $725
    3 bd $855
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $725
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
    1 bd $775+
    2 bd $830+
    3 bd $1,065+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
    1 bd $805
    2 bd $805
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
    1 bd $805+
    2 bd $910+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    1 bd $805+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    Pet friendly
  • a large apartment building with a street in front of it
    1 bd $805
    2 bd $880
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
    Studio $825
    1 bd $955+
    2 bd $1,150+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3000 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
    7 units available
    1 bd $875
    2 bd $825+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a large window
    10 units available
    Studio $827+
    1 bd $850+
    2 bd $1,208+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • More Rentals Near Des Moines, IA

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $828+
    2 bd $947+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    1 bd $835
    2 bd $860
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    3600 Kennedy Drive, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online
  • a spiral staircase in a living room with a fireplace
    1 bd $850
    2 bd $915
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
    14 units available
    1 bd $870
    2 bd $1,095
    3 bd $1,335
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    1 bd $875+
    2 bd $930+
    3 bd $1,220+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    1 bd $905+
    2 bd $1,070+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with carpet and a window
    1 bd $945+
    2 bd $1,040+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a ceiling fan
    Rent specials
    Studio $966+
    1 bd $994+
    2 bd $1,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    6 units available
    1 bd $985
    2 bd $1,095+
    3 bd $1,245
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with carpet and a ceiling fan
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $995
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with a tv and a kitchen with a bar
    Rent specials 5 units available
    2 bd $1,017+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    700 East 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a swimming pool with chairs around it in front of a house
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,020+
    2 bd $1,265+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
    1 bd $1,035
    2 bd $1,125
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a building with a sign for butter park apartments
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,070
    2 bd $1,840
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2824 E 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $725 and $1,385.

How many cheap rentals are available in Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

There are 34 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 27 May 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 787 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?

A cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.