$750
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
910 9th Street 10, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
23 Rentals in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,000/mo
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$750
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
910 9th Street 9, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$795
2 beds2 baths740 sqftCondo
1831 Fuller Road Unit 20, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$740
3 beds2 bathsCondo
8602 Westown Parkway #8602, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$740
3 beds2 bathsCondo
8602 Westown Parkway #8602, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$815
1 bed1 bathApartment
2132 Grand Ave Briarwood, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$850
2 beds1 bathApartment
2132 Grand Ave 2 BEDROOMS, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$995
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
5250 Dakota Dr., West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$995
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
5250 Dakota Dr., West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$825
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1114-1124 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$1,000
1 bed1 bath635 sqftApartment
4957 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$1,000
1 bed1 bath635 sqftApartment
4957 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$820
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
229 4th Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$850
2 beds1.5 baths920 sqftApartment
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$850
2 beds1.5 baths920 sqftApartment
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$825
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1020 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$875
2 beds2 baths1,112 sqftCondo
9523 University Ave Apt 6, Clive, IA, 50325
$920
2 beds2 baths764 sqftApartment
1813 Bennett Drive, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
$795
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1114-1124 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
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What to Know Before Renting Under $1,000 in West Des Moines, IA
Rentals under $1,000 per month in West Des Moines often include studios, one-bedrooms, and select two-bedrooms in older buildings or farther from premium retail corridors. Use filters for property type and pet policy to avoid surprises, and compare total monthly cost including utilities and parking fees. Inventory under $1,000 in West Des Moines turns over quickly — save searches and apply promptly when a fit appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,000 in West Des Moines, IA
Rentler currently shows 22 rentals in West Des Moines priced under $1,000. 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 $1,000 price point in West 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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