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Apartments Under $500 in Des Moines, IA

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$ Ask - 1,010
Park Winds
3608 E. Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Section 8
1
$470
Bloomsbury Village
1440-1450 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
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Capitol East
1
$500
East Village Park Apartments
1400 E Walnut Street, #100 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Capitol East
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All Apartments in Des Moines, IA

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$815 - 920
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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35
$900 - 1,595
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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36
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$725 - 1,175
Windsor Terrace Apartments (Windsor Terrace Des Moines LLC)
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
1
$1,250
Southern Horizon By Kading
7438 Meadow Lands Dr Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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9
$800
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
1
$1,035
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$950 - 975
Discounted Rent For The Month Of December - Immediate Move In!
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
1
$700 - 750
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
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6
$895 - 945
Recently Updated Apartments Near To Shopping, Dining, And Public Transportation
3000-3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
1
$2,250
Beautiful Furnished 2-bed, 2-bath Condo In The Heart Of Downtown Des Moines
301 400 Walnut St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$755 - 1,385
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,540
631, 639, 701 E Hughes
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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21
$1,125 - 1,550
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-campus Housing!
3103 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Drake
2
$995 - 1,050
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$695 - 795
739 17Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$775
253 Franklin
253 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
1
$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,125 - 1,600
Park Indy Rowhomes!
3130 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,495
Incredible Top-floor 1br With Skyline Views - Rent Special
309 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
3
$850
Renovated 1 Bedroom - Stellar Rent Specials
4671 NW 50th St Unit K Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 14, 2026
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1
$1,200
701 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,395
2406 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
757-759 17th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
1
$2,295
4-bedroom Remodeled Home In Quiet Des Moines Neighborhood - Rent Special
4415 Amick Ave Des Moines, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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Glen Echo
1
$1,995
Beautifully Renovated Home In The Highly Desired Sherman Hills Neighborhood!
845 17th St Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
3
$725
Renovated 1 Bedroom - Stellar Rent Specials
4671 NW 50th St Unit H Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
703 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
700 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$795 - 845
Woodland Meadows
3317 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 3 apartments under $500 in Des Moines currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 4 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 36 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 12 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Des Moines.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Des Moines, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Des Moines based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $20,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

  1. Capitol East
  2. Somerset
  3. College
  4. Southridge
  5. Drake University

Apartments Under $500 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 $500 - overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons - in Des Moines and surrounding areas. This summary provides prospective renters with valuable insights into rent prices and availability for affordable apartments in Des Moines. Additionally, it offers information about the features, amenities, and location options for apartments under $500 in the area.
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, 33 are priced below $500, accounting for 1% of the total available one-bedroom units in Des Moines.

Available Apartments Under $500: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

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The chart above provides a snapshot of the number of available apartments under $500 in the Des Moines, IA metro area for the month of December, 2025. It includes data for Des Moines as well as several surrounding cities, such as 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. The chart shows the total inventory of apartments under $500 across the metro area, giving prospective renters an idea of the affordability and availability of rental units in this price range.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 6 +1.0%
Ankeny, IA 2 +0.62%
West Des Moines, IA 1 0.0%
Urbandale, IA 1 +0.5%
Van Meter, IA 1 +0.5%
Baxter, IA 1 +1.0%
Waukee, IA 1 +1.0%
Adel, IA 1 +1.0%
Clive, IA 1 +0.33%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $500 52
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave, High Speed Internet
Pet friendly 4
Utilities included 1
Studio 3
1 Bedroom 3
2 Bedroom 1

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods Capitol east, Somerset, College, Southridge, Drake university
Capitol East 2
Somerset 1
College 1
Southridge 1
Drake University 1
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