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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

31 - 60 of 139 Results
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$597 - 647
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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10
$650
1 Bed, 1 Bath Apartments - First Month Rent Free!
4221 SE 13th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$799
Pleasant Court Apartments
708 16Th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
21
$675 - 850
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
6
$825
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
23
$725 - 900
East Village Square
333 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Ask for Availability
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East Village
9
$815
530 E Kenyon
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
20
$669
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2026
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Drake University
20
$795 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
7
$675
2303 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Union Park
1
$815 - 839
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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6
$885
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 26, 2026
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$740
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
1
$765
East Park Apartments
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 20, 2026
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$775
1147 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$710
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
9
$800
Hot Deal 2 M0nths Free!! Apply Today! 2br/1ba
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 29, 2026
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$795 - 800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$799
New Lower Rent !
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
8
$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$845
5201 S Union St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$875
3727 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$850
2636.5 Capitol Avenue
26365 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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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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$797 - 870
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2026
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$150
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
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$645
3103 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
9
$750 - 870
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee Rd 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 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
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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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