$995
2 beds1 bath100 sqftCondo
2419 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,000/mo
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$800
Studio1 bath500 sqftCondo
2500 Grand Ave Unit 7, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$975
2 beds1 bath912 sqftCondo
917 Maury St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$895
2 beds1 bath750 sqftCondo
243 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$895
2 beds1 bath750 sqftCondo
241 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$895
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
772 N Pleasant Hill Blvd 25, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
$995
2 beds1 bath930 sqftCondo
2401 High St 1, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 107, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$875
Studio1 bath600 sqftHouse
2500 Grand Ave Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
Studio1 bath400 sqftCondo
1123 24th St Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$675
1 bed1 bath525 sqftHouse
1210 West Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit #305, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$550
1 bed1 bath485 sqftHouse
732 19th St Unit 7, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit #211, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,000
2 beds1 bath768 sqftHouse
3315 SE 4th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$975
2 beds1 bath912 sqftHouse
802 SE 10th, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$975
2 beds1 bath710 sqftHouse
830 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 307, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 308, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 309, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 310, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$550
1 bed1 bath380 sqftHouse
732 19th St #2, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$655
1 bed1 bath370 sqftCondo
2220 E Walnut St Apt 3, Des Moines, IA, 503172221
$700
1 bed1 bath750 sqftHouse
1108 25th Street Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
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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 470 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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