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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $1300


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  • Rent specials 9 units available
    Studio $999+
    1 bd $1,197+
    Base rent
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    LINC At Gray's Station

    210 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 22 units available
    1 bd $887+
    2 bd $938+
    3 bd $1,192+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Somerset

    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,085+
    1 bd $1,295+
    Base rent
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    The Deco

    1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    Studio $981+
    1 bd $1,249+
    Base rent
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    Velocity

    200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    Studio $1,006+
    1 bd $1,151+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Soll

    2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    Studio $889+
    1 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jackson Crossing

    3.5 (14)
    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,021+
    2 bd $1,228+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ashley Square

    4.5 (40)
    5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $645+
    2 bd $653+
    Base rent
    4.0 (11)
    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    2 bd $771+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rosemont Place

    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $995
    1 bd $1,275+
    Base rent
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    High Street Lofts

    4.0 (1)
    1601-1619 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    Studio $1,059+
    1 bd $1,140+
    Base rent
    4.5 (22)
    103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,101
    2 bd $1,217
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Vue

    922 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Westchester Square

    3.5 (6)
    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,265+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Nexus At Gray's Landing

    3.5 (1)
    415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 11 units available
    1 bd $845+
    2 bd $889+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sutton Hill

    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,071+
    Base rent
    4.5 (31)
    1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 17 units available
    1 bd $845
    2 bd $800+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Elmcrest

    4.0 (16)
    433 E Philip, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,075+
    1 bd $1,210
    Base rent
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    Fourth And Court

    4Th & Court, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 6 units available
    Studio $937
    1 bd $980
    2 bd $1,284
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    City Square Lofts

    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $745+
    2 bd $890+
    3 bd $1,030+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ingersoll Towers

    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Studio $999+
    1 bd $999+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Mezzo On Walnut

    606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $976+
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    4216 E 50Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $869+
    Base rent
    712 SE 6Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $799+
    Base rent
    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 11 units available
    1 bd $850
    2 bd $850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Sunburst Apartments

    4.0 (21)
    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Des Moines, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

What are the best apartments in Des Moines, IA?

The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are: The Equitable Building, LINC at Gray's Station, Somerset, The Deco and Velocity.

What type of rental buildings are in Des Moines, IA?

In Des Moines, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Des Moines's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Des Moines, IA under $1,300

There’s more than one way to spend $1,300 on rent in Des Moines, IA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,300 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,300 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 85 apartments for rent below $1,300 in Des Moines, IA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.