$720
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
Rentals in Des Moines, IA Under $800/mo
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$695
Studio1 bath330 sqftApartment
2530 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$695
Studio1 bath330 sqftApartment
2530 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$740
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$799
2 beds1 bath564 sqftApartment
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$695
1 bed1 bathApartment
2820 Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$775
1 bed1 bathApartment
253 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$775
1 bed1 bathApartment
253 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50314
$727
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
530 E Kenyon, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$699
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$597
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
1216 E Seneca Avenue 6, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$650
Studio1 bathApartment
3323 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
$725
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
1424 E Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$597
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
1216 E Seneca Avenue 6, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$695
2 beds1 bath600 sqftApartment
2413 24th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$800
2 beds1 bath600 sqftApartment
701/711/801 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$775
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
3710-3720 57th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$800
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
3710-3720 57th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50310
$597
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
1216 E Seneca Avenue 6, Des Moines, IA, 50316
$675
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
4221 SE 13th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$650
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
4221 SE 13th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$745
Studio1 bath475 sqftApartment
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
$575
1 bed1 bath465 sqftApartment
712 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA, 50315
$795
1 bed1 bathApartment
125 NW Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50313
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $800 in Des Moines, IA
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 179 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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