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$750
1 bed1 bath952 sqftApartment
3120 Cottage Grove Ave 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
490 Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,000/mo
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$875
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
3514 3rd St 5, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$800
1 bed1 bathSingle Room
1303 College Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$900
2 beds1 bath725 sqftCondo
3727 University Ave 6, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$725
1 bed1 bathCondo
1206 39th St 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$980
2 beds1.5 baths896 sqftCondo
4211 65th St Unit 4, Urbandale, IA, 50322
$950
1 bed1 bath750 sqftCondo
840 16th St Unit Unit 1, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$700
Studio1 bath350 sqftCondo
3807 University Ave 9, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 111, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 101, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
2 beds1 bath545 sqftCondo
1706 E Walnut St Apt 2, Des Moines, IA, 503163672
$950
3 beds1.5 baths1,455 sqftCondo
1706 E Walnut St Apt 1, Des Moines, IA, 503163672
$900
2 beds1 bathCondo
1206 39th St 1, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$780
1 bed1 bath525 sqftHouse
1123 24th St Unit 4, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,000
2 beds1 bath710 sqftHouse
1332 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$995
2 beds1 bath680 sqftHouse
7010 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$995
2 beds1 bath704 sqftCondo
2140 SE 9th st, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$795
2 beds1 bath900 sqftCondo
1438 9th St 3, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$995
2 beds1 bath850 sqftCondo
3902 38th st, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$995
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
2419 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 5, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$995
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
2419 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 3, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$900
2 beds1 bath800 sqftCondo
1040 9th Street 12, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$900
2 beds1.5 bathsCondo
3002 30th St 7, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$950
2 beds1 bath800 sqftCondo
2300 Beaver Ave Unit 5, Des Moines, IA, 50310
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Rentals under $1,000 per month in Des Moines often include studios, one-bedrooms, and select two-bedrooms in older buildings or farther from premium retail corridors. Use filters for property type and pet policy to avoid surprises, and compare total monthly cost including utilities and parking fees. Inventory under $1,000 in Des Moines turns over quickly — save searches and apply promptly when a fit appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,000 in Des Moines, IA
Rentler currently shows 479 rentals in Des Moines priced under $1,000. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,000 price point in Des Moines, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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