$927
2 beds2 baths750 sqftApartment
211 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,000/mo
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$850
2 beds1 bath930 sqftApartment
7500 Meadowlands Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50320
$799
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
1400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$725
Studio1 bath420 sqftApartment
333 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$950
2 beds1 bath790 sqftApartment
4010 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$899
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$835
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
595 N. Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
$925
2 beds1 bathApartment
595 N. Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
$835
1 bed1 bath561 sqftApartment
1101 25th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$870
1 bed1 bath623 sqftApartment
1101 25th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$850
Studio1 bath424 sqftApartment
200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$850
Studio1 bath424 sqftApartment
200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$815
Studio1 bath387 sqftApartment
1217 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$845
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
3000,3020,3040 & 3120 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$845
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
3000,3020,3040 & 3120 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$795
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
1201 E Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
Studio1 bath330 sqftApartment
2530 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$745
Studio1 bath475 sqftApartment
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$940
2 beds1 bath770 sqftApartment
1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$870
2 beds1 bath756 sqftApartment
1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$782
2 beds1 bath575 sqftApartment
2901 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$720
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$750
2 beds1 bath740 sqftApartment
3610 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$875
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
6209 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
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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 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.
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