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Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA

31 - 60 of 182 Results
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$815 - 920
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
26
$777
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 12, 2026
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
81
3D Tour
$975 - 1,000
R&T Lofts
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Covered Parking
41
$825 - 1,250
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
27
$825 - 950
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
Somerset
16
$720 - 845
Pioneer Estates - Limited Time Offer: $50 Off Per Month! One Bedrooms Start At $740/month.
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
5
$997
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 18, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
29
$765 - 1,317
Rosemont Place
2202 Se Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
32
$803 - 1,066
Sutton Hill
2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
1
$795
125 NW Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
0
$775 - 895
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
1
$850
5008 Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Ingersoll Park
1
$700
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607
3607 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
North Of Grand
7
$875
3807 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Woodland Heights
9
$825
Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
37
$925
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
McKinley Heights
9
$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
14
$875
3809 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Woodland Heights
1
$995
Two Bedroom, One Bathroom Home With Washer/dryer!
905 25Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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House
Disability Access
Dishwasher
20
$675
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jan. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Drake University
20
$895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Euclid Heights
1
$850
Skyloft Apartments
1414 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Drake
1
$875
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Ashworth Oaks
31
$875
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
Westover
1
$795
686 19Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Sherman Hill
1
$865
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Dishwasher
15
$695
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Sherman Hill
6
$785 - 895
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Jan. 3, 2026
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1
$850
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
18
$1,000
Historic Shermin Hills Apartments With A Ton Of Charm!
1801 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Sherman Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 182 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 456 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 1,594 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 1,893 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 $32,000.

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

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

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

Welcome to the December 2025 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 15 30 45 60 <$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 $1,060, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,620. Out of the 2,781 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,588 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 57% 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
Adel, IA
Grimes, IA
Indianola, IA
Waukee, IA
Johnston, IA
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In December 2025, 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 286 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 December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 147 +1.11%
Ankeny, IA 19 +0.86%
West Des Moines, IA 19 +0.99%
Urbandale, IA 10 +1.03%
Adel, IA 7 +0.7%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.97%
Indianola, IA 5 +0.77%
Waukee, IA 4 +1.0%
Johnston, IA 4 +0.89%
Altoona, IA 4 +1.19%

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

Available apartments under $1,000 4,527
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 2
Pet friendly 448
Utilities included 53
Furnished 4
Studio 128
1 Bedroom 212
2 Bedroom 269

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,000?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Sherman hill, Drake university, College, Woodland heights
Euclid Heights 28
Sherman Hill 9
Drake University 9
College 8
Woodland Heights 7
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