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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $900

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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $900. 218 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+
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
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    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+
  • 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 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
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  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
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    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
  • 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+
  • 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
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    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 modern living room with white furniture and a view of the city.
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    200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $850+
  • A living room with a couch, a table, and a painting on the wall.
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    2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO $898+
  • A kitchen with a table and chairs in the middle of the room.
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    712 SE 6Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $748
  • A brick building with a sign in front that says Hawthorn Hill Apartments.
    1 day ago

    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $875
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $695
    2 BEDS $795+
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
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    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $795
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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.

Apartments in Des Moines, IA under $900

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $900?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 218 apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA on which you’ll spend less than $900. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $900

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $900. The average rental size in Des Moines, IA is 876 Sqft, but the $900 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.

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