$795
1 bed1 bath516 sqftApartment
2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
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$795
1 bed1 bath516 sqftApartment
2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$950
2 beds1 bath725 sqftApartment
4004 University, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$600
Studio1 bath395 sqftApartment
1621 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$945
Studio1 bath483 sqftApartment
601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,055
1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment
601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$980
Studio1 bath551 sqftApartment
601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,004
2 beds2 baths1,030 sqftApartment
2221 Stanton Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$825
2 beds1 bath693 sqftApartment
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$745
Studio1 bath475 sqftApartment
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,325
3 beds2 baths1,200 sqftApartment
2000 Meadow Ct, Des Moines, IA, 50320
$1,225
1 bed1 bath537 sqftApartment
851 19th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$1,275
1 bed1 bath603 sqftApartment
1148 63rd Street #109, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
$1,225
1 bed1 bath628 sqftApartment
1148 63rd Street #103, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
$895
2 beds1 bath775 sqftApartment
2525-2535 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$895
2 beds1 bath775 sqftApartment
2525-2535 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$870
Studio1 bath374 sqftApartment
418 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,200
3 beds2 baths1,150 sqftApartment
7500 Meadowlands Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50320
$940
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
3333 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$815
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
4151 E University Ave Unit #9, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$995
1 bed1 bath666 sqftApartment
601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$835
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$925
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$750
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
5209 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$850
2 beds1 bath840 sqftApartment
5209 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
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Load moreRentals 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.
Rentler currently shows 682 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.











