2300 Beaver Ave
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Cats allowed, Air conditioning, Clubhouse, and Refrigerator
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- 2300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310(515) 220-2889$950
- 4124 Lower Beaver Road, Des Moines, IA 50310(515) 778-8513$1,595
4124 Lower Beaver Rd
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator
- 401 Southwest 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309$1,178
401 SW 11th St Unit A31
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 3407 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312$921
Imperial
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 100 Jackson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315$953
Jackson Crossing I & II
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 650 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314$690
650 16th St
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 302 East Dunham Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 809-0128$1,325
3 bedroom 1 bath 2 Stall Garage
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Garage, Range, and Refrigerator
- 3214 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317(515) 393-2041$1,595
Large 3 Bedroom Home near Iowa State Fairgrounds!
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Extra storage, and Microwave
- 1248 East 17th Court, Des Moines, IA 50316(515) 393-2041$1,245
1248 East 17th Court
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Range and Refrigerator
- 315 East 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317(515) 393-2041$1,195
2 Bedroom Home with Detached Garage, Fenced Yard + Pet Friendly!
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly, Garage, Range, and Refrigerator
- 2722 Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310(515) 393-2041$1,150
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home on large corner lot
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Range, and Refrigerator
- 2706 Southwest 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 809-0128$1,295
Gorgeous 4 Bedroom 1 Bath Home - Pyramid Properties
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Microwave, and Range
- 3031 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312(515) 978-1773$1,695
1 MONTH FREE RENT!!! 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom Condo on Grand Ave with 2 Indoor parking spots!
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Parking, Walk in closets + more
- 1530 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316(607) 357-7264$1,750
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in the heart of Des Moines, IA
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
- 3220 South Union Street, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 809-0128$1,350
Beautiful 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Home - Pyramid Properties
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Microwave + more
- 3612 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312(515) 220-2889$1,400
3612 Ingersoll Ave
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Air conditioning, and Furnished
Average rent in Des Moines, Iowa
- Studio
- $967Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $1,100Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $1,252Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $1,934Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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The average rent in Des Moines is $967 for a studio, $1,100 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,252 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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In Des Moines, the average rent is $967 for a studio, $1,100 for a 1-bedroom, $1,252 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,934 for a 3-bedroom.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Des Moines. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Drake University, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, Iowa State University, Grand View University, and Des Moines Area Community College.