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Apartments Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA

121 - 150 of 175 Results
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$895
5201 S Union St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$815
Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4171 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Mar. 31, 2026
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$825 - 975
Crossroad Apartments
3710-3720 57th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$740 - 925
The Ridges
7201 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
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$645
Vllc - 1501 University Avenue, Des Moines, Ia, 50314
1501 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
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$750
Bryn Mawr
511 29th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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College
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$750 - 850
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$965
The Lyon | Standard 1 Bedroom Floors 5-11
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
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$600 - 750
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$750
3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$895
The Woods
2525-2535 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$875
Tonawanda Apartments
432 Tonawanda Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$759 - 789
The Oaks
6239 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Apr. 6, 2026
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$597
Highland Park Apartments I Standard 1 Bedroom Unit
1246 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$845
Birch Apartments
3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$850
3505 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Glen Echo
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$865
Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 26, 2026
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$597
Highland Park Apartments; Renovated Standard 1 Bedroom Unit
1200 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$745
Bancroft
612 618 626 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$599 - 799
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$997
The Lyon | Standard 1 Bedroom Floors 1-4
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
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$700
One Month Free - Limited Time Only - Waveland Place Apartments
4539 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Apr. 20, 2026
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Waveland Park
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$695
Forest Ave
601 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Apr. 7, 2026
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Park Forest
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$900
4001 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
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$775 - 795
6920 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
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$950
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2026
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Drake
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$865
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 25, 2026
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$747
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3111 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$828 - 1,113
Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
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1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
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How many apartments under $1,000 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 175 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 640 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 1,866 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 2,452 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. College
  4. Woodland Heights
  5. Somerset

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

Welcome to the March 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 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 $1,680 $1,760
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $1,030, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,850. Out of the 2,912 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,863 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 64% 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
Carlisle, IA
Indianola, IA
Altoona, IA
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In March 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 282 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 March M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 173 +0.93%
Ankeny, IA 23 +0.99%
West Des Moines, IA 20 +1.05%
Urbandale, IA 11 +1.0%
Adel, IA 5 +1.16%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.03%
Carlisle, IA 5 +0.92%
Indianola, IA 4 +1.04%
Altoona, IA 4 +0.91%
Clive, IA 4 +1.0%

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

Available apartments under $1,000 5,034
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave, Garage Attached
Deals 16
Pet friendly 368
Utilities included 62
Furnished 4
Studio 101
1 Bedroom 191
2 Bedroom 193
Square footage 280 - 930

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,000?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Woodland heights, Somerset
Euclid Heights 12
Drake University 12
College 8
Woodland Heights 7
Somerset 6
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