$780
2 beds1 bath875 sqftApartment
7201 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$815
Studio1 bath395 sqftApartment
405 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$860
Studio1 bath374 sqftApartment
418 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$845
Studio1 bath374 sqftApartment
418 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$820
2 beds1 bath720 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$820
2 beds1 bath720 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$755
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$755
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$720
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$720
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$720
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$720
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$745
Studio1 bath475 sqftApartment
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,195
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$947
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,120
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
2314 E. Porter Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50320
$1,170
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
2314 E. Porter Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50320
$1,170
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
2314 E. Porter Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50320
$870
2 beds1 bath792 sqftApartment
6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$840
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$875
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$1,004
2 beds2 baths1,030 sqftApartment
2221 Stanton Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$1,195
2 beds1 bath704 sqftHouse
3840 Oxford Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$797
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
530 E Kenyon, Des Moines, IA, 50315
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Des Moines, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Des Moines inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Des Moines.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Des Moines, IA
Rentler currently shows 683 rentals in Des Moines priced under $1,500. 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 $1,500 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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