$895
2 beds1 bath750 sqftCondo
241 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA, 50317
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,040
1 bed1 bath800 sqftCondo
2701 Ingersoll Ave Unit 305, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$895
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
772 N Pleasant Hill Blvd 25, Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
$1,145
2 beds1 bath884 sqftCondo
502 Hart Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$1,395
2 beds2 baths984 sqftCondo
6615 Washington Ave, Windsor Heights, IA, 503245941
$1,495
2 beds2 baths1,415 sqftCondo
3031 Grand Ave Unit 104, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,095
2 beds1 bath750 sqftCondo
332 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$995
2 beds1 bath930 sqftCondo
2401 High St 1, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 107, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,075
2 beds1 bath766 sqftHouse
2717 College Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,145
3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftCondo
4216 Ingersoll Ave 6, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,300
2 beds1 bath748 sqftHouse
4024 1st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$875
Studio1 bath600 sqftHouse
2500 Grand Ave Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,250
2 beds1 bath850 sqftCondo
228 1st St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$695
Studio1 bath400 sqftCondo
1123 24th St Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,345
2 beds1 bath978 sqftCondo
315 5th St Unit 301, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$675
1 bed1 bath525 sqftHouse
1210 West Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit #305, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$550
1 bed1 bath485 sqftHouse
732 19th St Unit 7, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit #211, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,075
2 beds1 bath832 sqftHouse
1617 34th Steet, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$1,300
3 beds1 bath1,300 sqftHouse
1310 4th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$1,150
2 beds1 bath885 sqftHouse
290 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA, 503163602
$1,350
3 beds1 bath986 sqftHouse
709 Bell Ave, 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 671 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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