$545
1 bed1 bath565 sqftApartment
1110 29th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
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$545
1 bed1 bath565 sqftApartment
1110 29th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$815
Studio1 bath394 sqftApartment
405 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$875
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
6209 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
1076 21st St., Des Moines, IA, 50311
$897
2 beds1 bath860 sqftApartment
4214 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$925
1 bed1 bath630 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$900
1 bed1 bath676 sqftApartment
333 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$875
1 bed1 bath695 sqftApartment
4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$750
2 beds1 bath625 sqftApartment
2901 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$925
1 bed1 bath677 sqftApartment
2221 Stanton Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$995
1 bed1 bath635 sqftApartment
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$575
Studio1 bath400 sqftApartment
1216 E Seneca Avenue 6, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$495
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1800 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$799
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
1400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$575
1 bed1 bath450 sqftApartment
712 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$960
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
3333 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$840
Studio1 bath476 sqftApartment
405 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$940
2 beds1 bath770 sqftApartment
1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$795
2 beds1 bath700 sqftApartment
820 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$625
1 bed1 bath450 sqftApartment
1072 27th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$947
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$750
2 beds1 bath740 sqftApartment
3610 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$795
2 beds1 bath730 sqftApartment
3700 Martin Luther King Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$675
1 bed1 bathApartment
2910 Arnold Rd/2805 30th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
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Load moreRentals 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.
Rentler currently shows 476 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.











