$1,150
2 beds1 bath704 sqftHouse
3310 SE 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,000
2 beds1 bath768 sqftHouse
3315 SE 4th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$975
2 beds1 bath912 sqftHouse
802 SE 10th, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$975
2 beds1 bath710 sqftHouse
830 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 307, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 308, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 309, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
1 bed1 bath400 sqftCondo
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 310, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$550
1 bed1 bath380 sqftHouse
732 19th St #2, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$655
1 bed1 bath370 sqftCondo
2220 E Walnut St Apt 3, Des Moines, IA, 503172221
$1,475
4 beds1.5 baths1,162 sqftHouse
4201 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$1,050
2 beds1 bath740 sqftHouse
1914 10th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$1,100
2 beds1 bath795 sqftHouse
1321 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, 503155546
$700
1 bed1 bath750 sqftHouse
1108 25th Street Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,500
2 beds1 bath800 sqftCondo
544 36th Street Unit 1, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$1,325
3 beds1.5 baths950 sqftCondo
939 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$1,185
3 beds1 bath850 sqftCondo
1123 24th St Unit 1, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,150
2 beds1 bath864 sqftCondo
10151 Sutton Place Unit 8, Urbandale, IA, 50322
$715
1 bed1 bathApartment
1940 Arlington Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$995
1 bed1 bath652 sqftApartment
1213 25th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$1,100
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
703 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$695
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
2701-2715 SW 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$995
2 beds1 bath650 sqftApartment
708 16th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$1,395
3 beds1 bath1,278 sqftHouse
2201 Maple Street, 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 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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