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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
$900
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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4
$850
Limited Time Offer! Reduced Rents + Your Choice Of One Month Free Or An $800 Laundry Card!
4671 NW 50th St Unit J Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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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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38
$890
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Drake University
69
$870
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
17
$695 - 884
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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0
$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
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56
$799 - 1,036
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 30, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
39
$695 - 825
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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32
$797 - 897
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
5
$775
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 7, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
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Disability Access
81
3D Tour
$850
R&T Lofts
Deal
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio | May. 25, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Covered Parking
45
$708 - 976
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | May. 27, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
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Dishwasher
8
$795
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
17
$835 - 900
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Pool
7
$695
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 23, 2026
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Surface Parking
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Indianola Hills
6
$765 - 785
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 7, 2026
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Storage
Disability Access
River Bend
24
$897
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 7, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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5
$795 - 875
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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16
$728
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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River Bend
9
$597 - 647
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
4
$845
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
11
$800
Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
17
$699 - 835
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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55
$849 - 1,131
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 29, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
9
$799 - 855
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Woodland Heights
22
$683
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Drake University
27
$825
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
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Somerset
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 139 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 499 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 1,666 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 1,918 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. Sherman Hill
  5. College

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $970, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,790. Out of the 2,973 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,661 are priced below $900, accounting for 56% 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
Indianola, IA
Grimes, IA
Norwalk, IA
Altoona, IA
145
21
14
8
4
3
3
3
In May 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 205 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 May M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 146 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 21 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 15 +0.99%
Urbandale, IA 9 +0.91%
Indianola, IA 4 +1.07%
Grimes, IA 4 +1.13%
Norwalk, IA 3 +0.82%
Altoona, IA 3 +1.14%
Clive, IA 3 +1.11%
Carlisle, IA 3 +1.11%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 3,862
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 235
Utilities included 46
Furnished 14
Studio 67
1 Bedroom 168
2 Bedroom 137
Square footage 327 - 880

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, Woodland heights, Sherman hill, College
Euclid Heights 10
Drake University 10
Woodland Heights 9
Sherman Hill 7
College 6
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