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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

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$815
$500 Off 1st Month Rent!! Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 14, 2026
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$650 - 675
1 Bed, 1 Bath Apartments - First Month Rent Free!
4221 SE 13th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$800 - 850
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
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$850
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$815
$500 Off 1st Month Rent!! Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$885
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 16, 2026
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$695
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1306 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 28, 2026
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Woodland Heights
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$725
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Only Special Pricing $835/ 1st Full Months Rent Free
311 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$775 - 800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$795
1438 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Park Forest
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$720 - 820
The Grove At Hickman - Now Offering $500 Off The First Month Rent When You Look And Lease!
2400 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$750
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
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$750 - 795
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
5
$815
$500 Off 1st Month Rent!! Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 5, 2026
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$708 - 779
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$810 - 895
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
9
$750 - 870
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
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$700 - 800
Hot Deal 2 M0nths Free!! Apply Today! 2br/1ba
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$715
East Park Apartments
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 14, 2026
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$600
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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River Bend
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$850
4210 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$820 - 845
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
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$850
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$850
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
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Sherman Hill
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$647 - 800
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$850
2636.5 Capitol Avenue
26365 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$900
1040 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
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$525
2243 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
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$850
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$795 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 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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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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