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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

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38
$695 - 845
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Drake University
69
$855 - 885
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Oct. 28, 2026
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
East Village
22
$845 - 900
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
1
$815
Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Pool
0
$900
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
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Dishwasher
2
$795
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
12
$900
Windsor Terrace Apartments | 1 Month Free With A 13 Month Lease
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
4
$850
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Affordable Price
4671 NW 50th St Unit I Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 5, 2026
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17
$835 - 870
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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9
$575 - 745
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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8
$725 - 850
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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11
$800
Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 26, 2026
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Sherman Hill
16
$699 - 830
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
13
$870
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Storage
28
$899
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 18, 2026
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Heat Included
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
5
$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Capitol East
7
$650 - 750
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Indianola Hills
6
$795 - 895
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Storage
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River Bend
5
$745 - 845
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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5
$845 - 895
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Disability Access
45
$631 - 933
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Oct. 26, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
56
$702 - 1,033
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 9, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
39
$695 - 825
Know Your Monthly Cost. The Same Every Month.
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Pool
55
$854 - 1,105
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 30, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
10
$855
Chetwynd Place Apartments
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Woodland Heights
22
$700
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Drake University
41
$838 - 1,082
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 30, 2027
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Pool
4
$845 - 865
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
12
$750
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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21
$750 - 795
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
2 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 124 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 506 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 1,365 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 2,063 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 $33,000.

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

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

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

Welcome to the October 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 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 <$700 $740 $820 $900 $980 $1,060 $1,140 $1,220 $1,300 $1,380 $1,460 $1,540 $1,620 >$1,700
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $990, with the majority falling between $680 and $1,650. Out of the 2,737 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,365 are priced below $900, accounting for 50% 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
Norwalk, IA
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14
7
5
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In October 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 198 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 October M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 132 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 20 +1.0%
West Des Moines, IA 15 +0.93%
Urbandale, IA 8 +1.04%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 4 +0.7%
Norwalk, IA 3 +0.88%
Carlisle, IA 3 +0.94%
Pleasant Hill, IA 2 +1.0%
Adel, IA 2 +1.24%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 3,935
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, Microwave
Pet friendly 231
Utilities included 20
Furnished 2
Studio 50
1 Bedroom 125
2 Bedroom 156

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Woodland heights, Drake university, College, Euclid heights, Sherman hill
Woodland Heights 9
Drake University 9
College 7
Euclid Heights 7
Sherman Hill 5
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