Affordable Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA from $525

National Biscuit Flats, Des Moines, IA 50309
$525+ /mo
Studio · 6 units available
National Biscuit FlatsDes Moines, IA 50309
Call(515) 361-3039
Civic Center Court, Des Moines, IA 50309
$750+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 4 units available
Civic Center CourtDes Moines, IA 50309
1 Month Free
Call(515) 705-2583
The Des Moines Building, Des Moines, IA 50309
$830+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 7 units available
The Des Moines BuildingDes Moines, IA 50309
Call(515) 355-8819
Randolph Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50309
$860+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 11 units available
Randolph ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50309
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Flux, Des Moines, IA 50309
$884+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 15 units available
FluxDes Moines, IA 50309
New Today
Harbach Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$897+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 18 units available
Harbach LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
10th Street Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$900+ /mo
Studio · 6 units available
10th Street LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
Metro Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$945+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
Metro LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
$1,500 Off
Market Place Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$947+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
Market Place LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
1 Month Free
Station 121, Des Moines, IA 50309
$975/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Station 121Des Moines, IA 50309
Special Offer
Vine Street Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$985+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 18 units available
Vine Street LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
New Today
The Deco, Des Moines, IA 50309
$995+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 19 units available
The DecoDes Moines, IA 50309
2 Months Free
Court Ave Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$995+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
Court Ave LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
Confluence on 3rd Apartments, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,144+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 23 units available
Confluence on 3rd ApartmentsDes Moines, IA 50309
Special Offer
112 11th St #207, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,175/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
112 11th St #207Des Moines, IA 50309View units
$300 Off
LINC at Gray's Station, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,195+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 82 units available
LINC at Gray's StationDes Moines, IA 50309
New Today
The Edge @ Grays Landing, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,200+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 8 units available
The Edge @ Grays LandingDes Moines, IA 50309
New Today
The Equitable Building, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,245+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 18 units available
The Equitable BuildingDes Moines, IA 50309
New Today
Nexus at Gray's Landing, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,265+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
Nexus at Gray's LandingDes Moines, IA 50309
Special Offer
The Meridian, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,314+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 42 units available
The MeridianDes Moines, IA 50309
New Today
309 E 5th St #402, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 731 sq ft
309 E 5th St #402Des Moines, IA 50309
Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,385+ /mo
1 bed · 11 units available
Slate Age 55 Plus Active CommunityDes Moines, IA 50309
$1,500 Off
Rocket Transfer Lofts, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,489+ /mo
2 beds · 4 units available
Rocket Transfer LoftsDes Moines, IA 50309
14Forty, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,515/mo
2 beds · 2 units available
14FortyDes Moines, IA 50309
119 4th St #110, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,750/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,158 sq ft
119 4th St #110Des Moines, IA 50309
120 SW 5th St #701, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,895/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,053 sq ft
120 SW 5th St #701Des Moines, IA 50309
700 Grand Ave #3202, Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1.5 baths · 1,124 sq ft
700 Grand Ave #3202Des Moines, IA 50309
445 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
$3,000/mo
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,611 sq ft
445 SW 12th StDes Moines, IA 50309
400 Walnut St #ID1285755P, Des Moines, IA 50309
$5,923/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
400 Walnut St #ID1285755PDes Moines, IA 50309View units

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Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Downtown Des Moines, IA?

There are 359 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Downtown Des Moines, IA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Downtown Des Moines. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Downtown Des Moines, IA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Downtown Des Moines. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Downtown Des Moines. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.