Off-Campus Apartments Under $800 in Des Moines, IA
Student Tenants tracks 15 off-campus apartments under $800 in Des Moines, IA · median starting rent $720/mo, with most listings between $675 and $795. Every listing is ranked by students who've actually lived there, with walk scores and Iowa tenant rights built in.
Where can students find off-campus apartments under $800 in Des Moines, IA?
Student Tenants lists about 15 off-campus apartments under $800 in Des Moines, IA, with a median starting rent of $720/mo and most options between $675 and $795 per month. Every listing includes verified student reviews, walk and transit context, and plain-English Iowa tenant-rights guidance before you sign.
Apartments Under $800 in Des Moines

Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

The Drake
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA

The Concord Building
732 18th St, Des Moines, IA

The Grove at Hickman
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA

Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St, Des Moines, IA

Argonne Apartments
1729 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments
1601 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

Randolph Apartments
202 4th St, Des Moines, IA

City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

East Village Square
333 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

The Pointe on Fleur
2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

The Franklin Apartments
1210 SW 28th St, Ankeny, IA

Prairie Pointe Student Living
1351 SW Prairie Trail Pky, Ankeny, IA

Foxwood Apartments
1001-1007 W 3rd Ave, Indianola, IA
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| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments Under $800 | 15 | $720/mo | $675 to $795/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 35 | $980/mo | $795 to $1,100/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 74 | $1,040/mo | $885 to $1,190/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 75 | $1,059/mo | $897 to $1,295/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 30 | $1,190/mo | $995 to $1,470/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 71 | $1,100/mo | $975 to $1,330/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 58 | $1,082/mo | $950 to $1,301/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 23 | $1,131/mo | $1,042 to $1,318/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 44 | $1,062/mo | $945 to $1,300/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Frequently asked questions
Student Tenants currently tracks about 15 off-campus apartments under $800 in Des Moines, IA. Typical starting rents run from $675/mo to $795/mo with a median of $720/mo. Each listing shows its price range, bed count, walk score, nearby grocery and transit, and student reviews submitted under verified .edu emails.
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