As of April 04, 2026, Des Moines, Iowa has 132 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 1562 section 8 apartments, 64 public housing buildings and 4876 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 59 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 1 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
112 E Douglas Ave Has 1 Units Available
12 & 14 Se Kenyon Has 2 Units Available
1211 E 36th Ct Has 1 Units Available
1331 Morton Ave Has 1 Units Available
13th & Forest Single Family Housing I Has 10 Units Available
13th & Forest Single Family Housing Ii Has 5 Units Available
The Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Polk County for 2026.
The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are 13th & Forest Single Family Housing I , 13th & Forest Single Family Housing Ii , 12 & 14 Se Kenyon , 112 E Douglas Ave and Eastview Manor
The average property rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,157.
The price range for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $666 and $1,000. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $719 and $1,079. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $864 and $1,296. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $1,182 and $1,772. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $1,185 and $1,777. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 03 April, 2026 for the properties in Des Moines, IA
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