$750
2 beds1 bath625 sqftApartment
2901 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,495
3 beds1 bath1,872 sqftHouse
1006 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$895
2 beds2 baths1,000 sqftApartment
40 E McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$800
1 bed1 bath638 sqftApartment
1815 High Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,325
3 beds2 baths1,200 sqftApartment
2000 Meadow Ct, Des Moines, IA, 50320
$825
1 bed1 bath630 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$825
1 bed1 bath615 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$825
1 bed1 bath505 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$825
1 bed1 bath505 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,000
1 bed1 bath728 sqftApartment
333 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$925
1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$925
1 bed1 bath505 sqftApartment
1500 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,000
1 bed1 bath676 sqftApartment
333 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,450
2 beds2 baths1,118 sqftApartment
333 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$1,450
2 beds2 baths944 sqftApartment
333 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$950
2 beds1 bath783 sqftApartment
1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$845
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
3000,3020,3040 & 3120 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$997
2 beds1 bath860 sqftApartment
4214 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$759
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
6209 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$875
2 beds1 bath713 sqftApartment
4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$895
2 beds1 bath775 sqftApartment
2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$895
1 bed1 bath576 sqftHouse
1924 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$545
1 bed1 bath565 sqftApartment
1110 29th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$815
Studio1 bath394 sqftApartment
405 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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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 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.
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