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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA. 156 Rentals Available
156 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $700 Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $900 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,200
Apartments Under $700
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $6002 bd $8003 bd $900Base rent Income restricted3.5 (5)Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314Pet friendly -
1 bd $650+2 bd $945Base rent4.0 (3)1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $665+1 bd $815Base rent3.5 (10)2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $675+2 bd $895Base rent3.5 (19)1417 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $800
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1 bd $716+2 bd $724+Base rent4.0 (11)5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8952 bd $795+3 bd $1,195Base rent6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $900
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1 bd $805+Base rent500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8102 bd $910Base rent4.0 (21)5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $818+Base rent2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $818+3 bd $1,229+Base rent2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8452 bd $920Base rent4.0 (16)433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $850+Base rent5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $850Base rent7500 Meadow Lands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $883+2 bd $1,007+Base rent6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $890+2 bd $995+Base rent4.0 (26)1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $1,000
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1 bd $922+2 bd $1,047+Base rent4.0 (5)5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $962Base rent4.0 (1)1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $9752 bd $1,250Base rent4.0 (7)713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly -
1 bd $995+2 bd $1,355+Base rent5.0 (6)900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324Apply online • Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $1,200
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2 bd $1,170+Base rent4.0 (24)3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly
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4.0 (1)921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Ask for pricing3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing3.5 (1)1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
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Ask for PricingIncome restricted2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $650 and $1,660.
How many cheap rentals are available in Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?
There are 104 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 13 May 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
The average Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 823 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
Cheap apartments in Des Moines, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.
What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA?
A cheap apartment in Des Moines, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.