Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $800
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Studio $665+Base rent3.5 (10)2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $650+Base rent4.0 (3)1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $775+Base rent6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $672+2 bd $685+Base rent4.0 (11)5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $799+Base rent500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $791+Base rent3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $745+2 bd $800+Base rent1420-1430 Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry -
Studio $740Base rent Income restricted4.5 (2)677 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50314Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $6752 bd $795+Base rent3808-3830 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $759Base rent Income restricted5515 SE 14Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $760Base rent Income restricted4.5 (2)5301/5307 SW 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $685Base rent Income restrictedMultiple, Des Moines, IA 50314Apply online • Washer/Dryer • Public Transportation
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Ask for pricing3.5 (19)1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing1440 & 1450 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316Fitness center • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted3722 Hubbel Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317Cat friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.5 (5)3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317Cat friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.0 (6)695 East Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316Patio/Balcony • Washer/Dryer • Large Closets -
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4 bd $660Base rent Income restricted5.0 (1)Scattered Sites, Des Moines, IA 50314 -
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1 bd $770Base rent Income restricted4.5 (7)916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $795+Base rent4.0 (72)1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $660+2 bd $751+Base rent3.5 (3)3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $756+Base rent4.0 (299)2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $748+Base rent5.0 (1)2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted4.5 (6)755 NE 56Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327Cat friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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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 29 Jun 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, Sunburst Apts and Confluence on 3rd Apartments.
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 $800
Searching for apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA under $800 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 $792 per month, there are 84 units available for less than $800. 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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