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Low Income Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

546 Rentals
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  28. Building Photo - Clover Creek
    STUDIO
    $593+
    1 BED
    $639+
    2 BEDS
    $730+

    Clover Creek

    2901-2907 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
  29. 2 BEDS
    $947

    The Aspen

    1646 Hull Ave E, Des Moines, IA 50313
  40. Interior Photo - The Meadows
    2 BEDS
    $850+
    3 BEDS
    $995+

    The Meadows

    7500 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
  41. Building Photo - Alley Landing
    2 BEDS
    $935+
    3 BEDS
    $1,140+

    Alley Landing

    2701 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$981
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3

School Rating

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31

Some Transit

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45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Des Moines, IA Income Restricted Apartments for Rent

Browse a wide selection of low-income apartments for rent in Des Moines. If you're searching for affordable apartments to fit your budget, it's important to be aware of the opportunities available to you. There are a variety of programs that may be accepted by low-income communities. Some might take part in the Low-Income Housing Credit Program, or Section 42, while others might accept vouchers through the Housing Choice Voucher Program, or Section 8. Since these programs are different, call the apartment community you’re interested in and ask which program they participate in.

Before you apply for an income restricted apartment, make sure you qualify for Section 8 housing in Des Moines by contacting the local public housing agency, or PHA. You must meet certain requirements based on the area median income, or AMI, and that amount varies depending on location. Section 8 housing is often more difficult to find than other affordable housing programs since properties must meet certain guidelines to qualify for the program, and not all properties accept Section 8 vouchers.

There are 43 income-restricted apartments available in Des Moines. To find out if the apartment community you’re interested in accepts Section 8, look at their requirements or call the property directly and ask.

Renting in Des Moines

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Getting Around Des Moines

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
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Saydel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
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North High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
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Hoover High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
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Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
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Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
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Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
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Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
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Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
423 Students

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