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Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA

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$815
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Pool
35
$900 - 950
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
69
$870 - 995
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
East Village
1
$700 - 750
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
38
$890
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Drake University
4
$850
Limited Time Offer! Reduced Rents + Your Choice Of One Month Free Or An $800 Laundry Card!
4671 NW 50th St Unit J Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 14, 2026
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Cat Friendly
17
$695 - 984
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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0
$895 - 950
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
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Disability Access
Dishwasher
56
$805 - 1,063
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 30, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
55
$922 - 1,197
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 29, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
62
$910 - 1,338
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Income Restricted
Covered Parking
17
$835 - 900
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Pool
17
$699 - 725
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
39
$695 - 860
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Storage
Pool
32
$797 - 947
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
81
3D Tour
$850 - 1,000
R&T Lofts
Deal
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | May. 25, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Covered Parking
9
$597 - 647
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
17
$995
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 6, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Storage
Dishwasher
5
$775 - 955
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 7, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
8
$980 - 1,250
Park Avenue By Broadmoor
4400 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
32
$725 - 795
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
10
$982 - 1,000
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
11
$975
Metro Lofts
Deal
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
13
$950 - 1,000
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Fitness Center
Storage
16
$728
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
River Bend
45
$716 - 971
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | May. 27, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
8
$795
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
27
$825 - 1,050
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
Somerset
22
$683
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Drake University
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,000 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 168 apartments under $1,000 in Des Moines currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,000 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 638 studio apartments under $1,000 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 1,871 one-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,000 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 2,472 two-bedroom apartments under $1,000 available for rent in Des Moines.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,000 in Des Moines based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $33,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,000 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

  1. Woodland Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. Euclid Heights
  4. Sherman Hill
  5. Somerset

Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA: May Rental Information

Welcome to the May 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,000 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Des Moines and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,000 in Des Moines. If you're looking for an affordable rental in Des Moines, this report will help you make an informed decision based on the most current data available.
0 12 25 37 50 <$600 $640 $720 $800 $880 $960 $1,040 $1,120 $1,200 $1,280 $1,360 $1,440 $1,520 >$1,600
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,830. Out of the 2,963 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,842 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 62% of the total available one-bedroom units in Des Moines.

Available Apartments Under $1,000: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
Grimes, IA
Indianola, IA
Altoona, IA
Norwalk, IA
Johnston, IA
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In May 2026, there are a variety of affordable apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding cities of Mitchellville, Granger, Bondurant, Urbandale, Carlisle, Van Meter, Norwalk, Waukee, Indianola, Clive, West Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Windsor Heights, Prairie City, Adel, Altoona, Ankeny, Baxter, Dallas Center, and Grimes. With a total inventory of 268 apartments under $1,000 in the Des Moines metro area, renters have a range of options to choose from. Whether you're searching for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, you're likely to find a suitable and budget-friendly option in this area.

Apartments Under $1,000 Now vs. Last Month: Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,000 in May M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 173 +1.01%
Ankeny, IA 25 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 21 +0.94%
Urbandale, IA 11 +0.97%
Grimes, IA 5 +0.97%
Indianola, IA 5 +1.0%
Altoona, IA 4 +1.0%
Norwalk, IA 4 +0.7%
Johnston, IA 4 +1.0%
Pleasant Hill, IA 4 +0.9%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $1,000 4,954
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 15
Pet friendly 324
Utilities included 68
Furnished 15
Studio 84
1 Bedroom 211
2 Bedroom 218
Square footage 330 - 957

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,000?

Top Neighborhoods Woodland heights, Drake university, Euclid heights, Sherman hill, Somerset
Woodland Heights 10
Drake University 10
Euclid Heights 9
Sherman Hill 7
Somerset 6
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