Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $2000
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1 bd $1,154+2 bd $1,658+Base rent4.0 (51)604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $7401 bd $815Base rent3.5 (10)2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $895+1 bd $1,195+2 bd $1,595+Base rent4.0 (1)1601 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $910Base rent4.0 (21)5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $8452 bd $920Base rent4.0 (16)433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,154+2 bd $1,658+Base rent4.0 (51)604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,349+1 bd $1,195+2 bd $1,545+Base rent210 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,154+1 bd $1,447+Base rent4.5 (22)103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $909+2 bd $1,729Base rent712 SE 6Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $918+2 bd $1,002+3 bd $1,230+Total monthly cost6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,004+1 bd $1,244+2 bd $1,515+Total monthly cost2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,3122 bd $1,4183 bd $1,558Base rent922 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $1,959+Base rent555 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,039+2 bd $1,298Base rent240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,146+1 bd $1,210+Total monthly cost200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,062Base rent350 SW 2Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $785+2 bd $838+Total monthly cost2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $837+3 bd $1,175+Total monthly cost2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $9002 bd $1,000Base rent3.0 (3)2800 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,3402 bd $1,699Base rent3.5 (1)415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $650+2 bd $925Base rent4.0 (3)1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $975Base rent3.5 (1)2225 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $1,200+Base rent4Th & Court, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $775+3 bd $1,150Base rent6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $865Base rent5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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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 9 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in Des Moines, IA?
The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are: The Equitable Building, Grand Colony, High Street Lofts, Confluence on 3rd Apartments and Sunburst Apts.
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.
Renting apartments in Des Moines, IA under $2,000
Searching for apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA under $2,000 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Des Moines, IA, where the average rent is $1,239 per month, there are 732 units available for less than $2,000. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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