$725
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,275
2 beds1 bath806 sqftApartment
601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$945
1 bed1 bath606 sqftHouse
3840 15th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$999
Studio1 bathApartment
2211 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,300
1 bed1 bath613 sqftApartment
2211 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,147
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$850
1 bed1 bath638 sqftApartment
4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$725
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1075 33rd St 1069 & 1067 33rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$960
2 beds1 bath792 sqftApartment
6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$750
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$1,100
Studio1 bath547 sqftApartment
2211 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,249
3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftApartment
Kingman Garden, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$775
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1910-1914 Casady Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$850
1 bed1 bath654 sqftHouse
2636.5 Capitol Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$725
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$795
1 bed1 bath516 sqftApartment
2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$960
2 beds1 bath792 sqftApartment
6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$1,100
Studio1 bath564 sqftApartment
2211 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,050
Studio1 bathApartment
2211 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,200
1 bed1 bathApartment
2211 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$699
Studio1 bath346 sqftApartment
1219 34th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,150
2 beds1 bath855 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,070
Studio1 bath528 sqftApartment
2530 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,370
2 beds1 bath815 sqftApartment
2530 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
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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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