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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

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$875
Ingersoll Flats - Urban Living!
2714 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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College
17
$774 - 799
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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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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1
$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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45
$778 - 1,047
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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17
$847
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Apr. 29, 2026
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9
$597 - 647
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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62
$900 - 1,351
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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17
$835 - 900
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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56
$799 - 1,049
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 30, 2026
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Student
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5
$775
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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39
$695 - 860
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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10
$815 - 890
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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17
$699 - 830
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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22
$770
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
41
$753 - 1,023
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Apr. 22, 2026
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9
$895
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 14, 2026
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Woodland Heights
35
$900
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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27
$825
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
30
$725 - 795
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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5
$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
6
$765 - 845
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
24
$897
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 7, 2026
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41
$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
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
5
$815 - 895
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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55
$841 - 1,112
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 30, 2026
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Covered Parking
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In Unit Laundry
13
$780 - 900
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Fitness Center
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4
$825 - 900
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
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9
$647 - 800
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 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 149 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 514 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 1,446 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 1,773 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. College
  5. Capitol East

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

Welcome to the April 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 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 $1,760
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $1,000, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,850. Out of the 2,914 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,438 are priced below $900, accounting for 49% 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
Altoona, IA
Carlisle, IA
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In April 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 218 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 April M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 147 +0.92%
Ankeny, IA 19 +0.93%
West Des Moines, IA 14 +1.02%
Urbandale, IA 8 +0.98%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 4 +1.04%
Altoona, IA 4 +0.95%
Carlisle, IA 3 +1.0%
Adel, IA 3 +0.87%
Clive, IA 3 +0.86%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 4,197
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 275
Utilities included 45
Furnished 2
Studio 87
1 Bedroom 151
2 Bedroom 147

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, Woodland heights, College, Capitol east
Euclid Heights 12
Drake University 10
Woodland Heights 8
College 7
Capitol East 6
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