$900
2 beds1 bathCondo
1206 39th St 1, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,345
3 beds2 baths1,400 sqftCondo
1150 27th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,160
2 beds1 bath748 sqftHouse
513 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$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
$1,295
2 beds1 bath816 sqftHouse
2412 45th 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
$1,095
2 beds1 bath850 sqftCondo
3812 SW 12th st, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$1,450
3 beds2 baths1,316 sqftHouse
612 E Edison, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$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
$1,495
3 beds1.5 baths1,259 sqftCondo
1065 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$995
2 beds1 bath100 sqftCondo
2419 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$800
Studio1 bath500 sqftCondo
2500 Grand Ave Unit 7, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,400
2 beds1.5 baths1,264 sqftTownhome
3701 Brook Ridge Ct Unit #708, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$1,250
2 beds1 bath672 sqftHouse
3942 57th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$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
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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 670 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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