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Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA

91 - 120 of 184 Results
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$611 - 868
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$750
1940 Arlington Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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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 | Dec. 24, 2025
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Woodland Heights
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$895
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
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$725
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
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$700
2640 Cottage
2640 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$795 - 815
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$750
2931 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$795
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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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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$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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$795
3119 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
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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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$675 - 700
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$750 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$995
Two Bedroom, One Bathroom Home With Washer/dryer!
905 25Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$885 - 930
10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
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$725
2919 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$1,000
Fantastic4
1332 21st St Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Greenwood Historic
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$925
907 Leach Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Watrous Park
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$995
217 Loomis Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
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$700 - 800
Hot Deal 1st Full M0nth Free!! Apply Today! 2br/1ba
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,000
718 34th St Unit Lofted
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$900
912 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
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$765
Nice 1ba/1br
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 23, 2025
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$775
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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