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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

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$725 - 850
Windsor Terrace Apartments (Windsor Terrace Des Moines LLC)
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Dishwasher
College
10
$815 - 890
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
35
$900
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
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6
$895
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
9
$800
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
1
$695 - 795
739 17Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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18
$755 - 885
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
1
$775
253 Franklin
253 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
1
$700 - 750
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
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$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Dishwasher
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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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
$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
16
$720 - 820
Pioneer Estates - Limited Time Offer: $50 Off Per Month! One Bedrooms Start At $740/month.
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$900
2 Bedroom Near Downtown
1083 27th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
5
$597 - 767
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
8
$750 - 860
The Quarters On 9th
5201 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
4
$850 - 900
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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
5
$695 - 725
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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23
$866 - 1,106
The 4220 Grand Apartments
3.6
4220 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 30, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
7
$845
Bnl Investments
5201 S Union St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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Dishwasher
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
15
$725 - 795
The Pointe On Fleur
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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12
$795 - 797
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Storage
24
$675
The Martian
1120 23Rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
6
$795 - 845
Woodland Meadows
3317 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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56
$689 - 1,056
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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45
$703 - 956
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
38
$630 - 825
The Drake Apartments
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 158 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 455 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 1,403 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 1,532 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 $31,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $900 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

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

Apartments Under $900 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 $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 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 $1,020, with the majority falling between $620 and $1,620. Out of the 2,753 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,397 are priced below $900, accounting for 51% 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 December 2025, 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 233 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 December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 128 +1.13%
Ankeny, IA 15 +0.87%
West Des Moines, IA 12 +0.88%
Urbandale, IA 7 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 5 +0.77%
Adel, IA 3 +1.06%
Waukee, IA 3 +1.0%
Granger, IA 3 +0.22%
Van Meter, IA 3 +0.77%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 3,747
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 348
Utilities included 45
Furnished 3
Studio 118
1 Bedroom 182
2 Bedroom 174

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Sherman hill, Woodland heights
Euclid Heights 27
Drake University 9
College 7
Sherman Hill 7
Woodland Heights 6
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