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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 149 Results
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$895
Brickstone Apartments
2910 Arnold Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$695
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Apr. 4, 2026
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Drake University
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$825
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 9, 2026
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$700
2640 Cottage
2640 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$795 - 825
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$710
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
4
$597 - 747
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
12
$900
2533 Lynner Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$850
4210 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$625 - 765
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
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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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$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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$750 - 870
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
31
$890 - 900
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
1
$750
1504-1506 28th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Greenwood Historic
1
$825 - 875
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
11
$750
Windsor Terrace
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$745
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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5
$875
3727 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
1
$900
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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6
$785
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 17, 2026
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$675 - 725
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
11
$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
5
$645
3103 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
7
$795 - 800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$855
2bd 1 Bath - Look And Lease - Waived App Fees!
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
1
$675
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
5
$675
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$810 - 860
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$625
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
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Drake University
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 149 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 515 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 1,450 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 1,763 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. College
  4. Woodland Heights
  5. Capitol East

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

Welcome to the April 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 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 $1,680 $1,760
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 $1,850. Out of the 2,914 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,438 are priced below $900, accounting for 49% 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
Altoona, IA
Carlisle, IA
146
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In April 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 218 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 April M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 147 +0.92%
Ankeny, IA 19 +0.93%
West Des Moines, IA 14 +1.02%
Urbandale, IA 8 +0.98%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 4 +1.04%
Altoona, IA 4 +0.95%
Carlisle, IA 3 +1.0%
Adel, IA 3 +0.87%
Clive, IA 3 +0.86%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 4,197
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 275
Utilities included 45
Furnished 2
Studio 87
1 Bedroom 151
2 Bedroom 147

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Woodland heights, Capitol east
Euclid Heights 12
Drake University 10
College 8
Woodland Heights 7
Capitol East 6
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