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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

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$815
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Pool
35
$899 - 900
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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Disability Access
10
$850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 9, 2026
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Sherman Hill
1
$800 - 900
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
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0
$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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2
$895
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
7
$785 - 895
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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4
$725
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Affordable Price
4671 NW 50th St Unit H Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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38
$795
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Drake University
0
$825
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 24, 2026
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0
$897
Cypress 1 (east Ridge)
3913 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 19, 2026
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56
$799 - 1,015
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 30, 2026
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Student
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Surface Parking
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45
$674 - 924
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 29, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
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8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
9
$675 - 750
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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Disability Access
7
$695 - 800
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
6
$785 - 895
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 6, 2026
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River Bend
24
$897
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Aug. 27, 2026
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43
$899
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
5
$795 - 845
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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5
$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Capitol East
13
$890
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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Surface Parking
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16
$642
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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River Bend
55
$897 - 1,037
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 30, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
39
$695 - 825
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Pool
22
$669
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Drake University
41
$776 - 1,154
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 30, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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Dishwasher
Pool
9
$597 - 747
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
17
$847
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 6, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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16
$699 - 790
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $900 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 142 apartments under $900 in Des Moines currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $900 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 456 studio apartments under $900 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $900 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 1,501 one-bedroom apartments under $900 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $900 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 2,065 two-bedroom apartments under $900 available for rent in Des Moines.

Can I afford a apartment under $900 in Des Moines, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $900 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 $900 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

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

Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA: July Rental Information

Welcome to the July 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the July 2026 key findings and figures for the Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $900 - 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 $900 in Des Moines.
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
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,610. Out of the 2,967 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,398 are priced below $900, accounting for 47% of the total available one-bedroom units in Des Moines.

Available Apartments Under $900: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
Grimes, IA
Indianola, IA
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In July 2026, there are a variety of affordable apartments available for rent in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding cities. The chart above displays the number of apartments currently on the market for under $900 in Des Moines and nearby areas. Some of the cities included in this data are 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. In the entire Des Moines, IA metro area, there are a total of 206 apartments under $900 ready for renters to explore. This provides an abundance of options for those seeking affordable housing in this vibrant region.

Apartments Under $900 Now vs. Last Month: Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $900 in July M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 138 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 21 +1.04%
West Des Moines, IA 15 +1.03%
Urbandale, IA 9 +1.04%
Grimes, IA 5 +0.62%
Indianola, IA 4 +1.04%
Altoona, IA 3 +1.11%
Norwalk, IA 3 +1.11%
Carlisle, IA 3 +1.06%
Adel, IA 2 +0.83%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 4,326
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, Microwave
Pet friendly 247
Utilities included 35
Furnished 3
Studio 68
1 Bedroom 179
2 Bedroom 148

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Euclid heights, Woodland heights, College, Sherman hill
Drake University 11
Euclid Heights 10
Woodland Heights 8
College 7
Sherman Hill 7
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