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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

31 - 60 of 136 Results
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$845
5201 S Union St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$900
2533 Lynner Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$850
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
10
$740
1333 22nd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Greenwood Historic
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$795
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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Drake University
7
$600 - 795
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$815
One Month Free For June - Limited Time Only- Eastbrook Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments Homes
4151 East University Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 31, 2026
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$825 - 850
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$612 - 812
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
10
$799 - 850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
8
$675
1 Bed, 1 Bath - $695/month
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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6
$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
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Woodland Heights
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$575
2243 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
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$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
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$895
Greenwood
4215 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
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Ashworth Oaks
1
$750
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
51
$695 - 730
The Grove At Hickman - Now Offering $500 Off The First Month Rent When You Look And Lease!
2400 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$795
3905 8th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$875
4009 University Ave Unit Unit
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Sep. 5, 2026
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9
$675 - 825
Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
37
$885
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 5, 2026
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McKinley Heights
9
$647 - 800
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$847
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$850
2636.5 Capitol Avenue
26365 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$750 - 825
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
9
$875
3807 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$743 - 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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$825
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1304 34th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Sep. 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 136 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 433 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 1,441 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 2,088 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. Woodland Heights
  3. Drake University
  4. College
  5. Sherman Hill

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

Welcome to the August 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 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 $1,000, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,650. Out of the 3,041 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,438 are priced below $900, accounting for 47% 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 August 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 200 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 August M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 135 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 20 +1.04%
West Des Moines, IA 14 +1.05%
Urbandale, IA 8 +1.04%
Grimes, IA 5 +0.9%
Indianola, IA 3 +1.13%
Adel, IA 3 +0.79%
Carlisle, IA 3 +0.93%
Norwalk, IA 3 +1.0%
Altoona, IA 2 +1.13%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 4,015
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 276
Utilities included 23
Furnished 3
Studio 71
1 Bedroom 155
2 Bedroom 171
Square footage 300 - 894

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Woodland heights, Drake university, College, Sherman hill
Euclid Heights 11
Woodland Heights 10
Drake University 9
College 7
Sherman Hill 6
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