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Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 158 Results
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$700
2640 Cottage
2640 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
1
$795 - 815
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
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College
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$750
2931 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$795
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$611 - 868
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$700 - 795
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$835
Available December 17th!
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 24, 2025
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Woodland Heights
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$650
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
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$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$765 - 895
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
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$765
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$785
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Only Special Pricing $835/ 1st Full Months Rent Free
311 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
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$675 - 725
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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Sherman Hill
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$675 - 700
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$750 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$850
4200 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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$780
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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East Village
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$725
2919 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$685 - 797
530 E Kenyon
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Jordan Park
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$885 - 900
10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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$765
Nice 1ba/1br
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 23, 2025
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$775
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Dishwasher
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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 1st Full M0nth Free!! Apply Today! 2br/1ba
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$875
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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Ashworth Oaks
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$895
686 19Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$875
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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$765 - 795
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$575
3103 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$795
3119 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 158 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 455 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 1,403 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 1,532 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 $31,000.

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

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

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

Welcome to the December 2025 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 15 30 45 60 <$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 $1,020, with the majority falling between $620 and $1,620. Out of the 2,753 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,397 are priced below $900, accounting for 51% 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 December 2025, 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 233 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 December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 128 +1.13%
Ankeny, IA 15 +0.87%
West Des Moines, IA 12 +0.88%
Urbandale, IA 7 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 5 +0.77%
Adel, IA 3 +1.06%
Waukee, IA 3 +1.0%
Granger, IA 3 +0.22%
Van Meter, IA 3 +0.77%

Looking for Apartments Under $900 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $900 3,747
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Garage Attached
Pet friendly 348
Utilities included 45
Furnished 3
Studio 118
1 Bedroom 182
2 Bedroom 174

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $900?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Sherman hill, Woodland heights
Euclid Heights 27
Drake University 9
College 7
Sherman Hill 7
Woodland Heights 6
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