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$750
1 bed1 bath952 sqftApartment
3120 Cottage Grove Ave 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
185 Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $800/mo
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$800
1 bed1 bathSingle Room
1303 College Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$725
1 bed1 bathCondo
1206 39th St 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$700
Studio1 bath350 sqftCondo
3807 University Ave 9, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 111, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 101, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
2 beds1 bath545 sqftCondo
1706 E Walnut St Apt 2, Des Moines, IA, 503163672
$780
1 bed1 bath525 sqftHouse
1123 24th St Unit 4, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$795
2 beds1 bath900 sqftCondo
1438 9th St 3, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$800
Studio1 bath500 sqftCondo
2500 Grand Ave Unit 7, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$525
Studio1 bath400 sqftCondo
2243 SW 9th St 4, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$745
1 bed1 bath400 sqftHouse
3607 Ingersoll Ave Unit 107, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$695
Studio1 bath400 sqftCondo
1123 24th St Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$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
$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
$700
1 bed1 bath750 sqftHouse
1108 25th Street Unit 2, Des Moines, IA, 50311
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Rentals under $800 per month in Des Moines are possible but competitive — expect older buildings, smaller units, and fewer amenity-rich communities at this price point. Expand your search along major corridors and garden-style complexes where rents tend to run lower. Confirm what is included in the monthly rent (water, trash, parking) and budget for move-in costs beyond the first month's rent. Under-$800 listings in Des Moines can lease within days when they hit the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $800 in Des Moines, IA
Rentler currently shows 185 rentals in Des Moines priced under $800. 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 $800 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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