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Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA

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$700
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607
3607 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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North Of Grand
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$875
3807 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$550
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
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Capitol Park
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$650 - 825
Greenwood
4215 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$900
1604 16th St Unit 3
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Dec. 8, 2025
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Mondamin Presidential
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$725
3225 5Th Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
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$895
Two Bedroom Home With Washer/dryer
1310 Ascension St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
21
$850 - 895
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
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$925
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
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$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$875
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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Ashworth Oaks
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$895
686 19Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$875
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$765 - 795
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$700 - 795
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$835
Available December 17th!
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 24, 2025
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Woodland Heights
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$650
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
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$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$765 - 895
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
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$725 - 790
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$785 - 895
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 995
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$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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Sherman Hill
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$855
Chetwynd Place Apartments - Currently Offering $1200 In Savings!! Call Today: 515-274-2729
3519 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Feb. 4, 2026
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Woodland Heights
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$647 - 997
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
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$895
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Discounted Pricing And 1st Full Month’s Rent Free
315 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$850
4200 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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$935
Falcon Heavy
2816 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Dec. 15, 2025
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Drake
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$947
Cypress 2
4214 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
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$780 - 970
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
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How many apartments under $1,000 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 184 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 515 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 1,684 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 2,137 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 $1,000, with the majority falling between $630 and $1,620. Out of the 2,672 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,675 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 63% 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 283 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 29
Sherman Hill 9
Drake University 9
College 8
Woodland Heights 7
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