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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $1000

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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $1000. 290 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $722+
    2 BEDS $775+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter and a door to a living room
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    5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $716+
    2 BEDS $716+
  • a living room with carpet and a door to a hallway
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    5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $839+
    2 BEDS $958+
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $839+
  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
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    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $679+
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  • an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
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    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $866+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a street
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    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $650+
    1 BED $800
  • an apartment building with a car parked in front of it
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    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $900
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $850+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a green chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.
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    5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    1 BED $991+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
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    103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $927+
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  • a kitchen with a granite counter top and a sink
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    6000 Creston Ave., Des Moines, IA 50321
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $900+
  • A long hallway with a kitchen area at the end.
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    3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $800
    2 BEDS $900
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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    1 BED $975+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
    1 BED $1,000+
  • A kitchen with a yellow island and a dining table with chairs.
    1 day ago

    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $962
  • A kitchen with a black stove top oven and a black microwave.
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    4282 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $901
  • A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a white table with a plant on it.
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    2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  • A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a large window overlooking the city.
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    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $762+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and microwave.
    Today

    350 SW 2Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $968
  • A modern living room with a grey carpet and a brown chair.
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    405 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $795
    1 BED $900
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
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    6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $750+
    2 BEDS $780
  • A living room with a white couch and a brown coffee table.
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    7201 SE 5Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $775
    2 BEDS $865
  • A woman is sitting on a chair in a living room with a TV mounted on the wall.
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    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    1 BED $722+
    2 BEDS $787+
  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
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    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $936+
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Getting around in Des Moines, IA

54 /100
Somewhat Walkable
34 /100
Some Transit
69 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 54, Transit Score®: 34, Bike Score®: 69

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 26 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Des Moines, IA?

The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are: The Equitable Building, Rocket Transfer Lofts, Park Avenue by Broadmoor, Weston Park Apartments and The Village at Westchester.

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, 58% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Des Moines, IA under $1,000

There’s more than one way to spend $1,000 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 $1,000 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 $1,000 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 43 apartments for rent below $1,000 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.

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