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Des Moines, Iowa Affordable Housing

As of October 31, 2024, 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.

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Public Housing

The Project Has 59 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Eastview Manor?a=1730366381

Eastview Manor

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
Royal View Manor?a=1730366381

Royal View Manor

Public Housing

The Project Has 1 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
112 E Douglas Ave?a=1730366381

112 E Douglas Ave

Low Income Housing

112 E Douglas Ave Has 1 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
12 & 14 Se Kenyon?a=1730366381

12 & 14 Se Kenyon

Low Income Housing

12 & 14 Se Kenyon Has 2 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
1211 E 36th Ct?a=1730366381

1211 E 36th Ct

Low Income Housing

1211 E 36th Ct Has 1 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
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1303 22nd St

Low Income Housing

1303 22nd St Has 2 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
1331 Morton Ave?a=1730366381

1331 Morton Ave

Low Income Housing

1331 Morton Ave Has 1 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
13th & Forest Single Family Housing I?a=1730366381

13th & Forest Single Family Housing I

Low Income Housing

13th & Forest Single Family Housing I Has 10 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail
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13th & Forest Single Family Housing Ii

Low Income Housing

13th & Forest Single Family Housing Ii Has 5 Units Available

$249 - $444*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING POLK

Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority

Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1140 Units Available Under Management by the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority Serves the Grimes, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 1140 Units Available Under Management by the Central Iowa Regional Hou...

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 4070 Units Available Under Management by the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency Serves the Des Moines, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 4070 Units Available Under Management by the Des Moines Municipal Hous...

Fair Market Rent

The Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Polk County, IA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$833
1 Bedroom
$899
2 Bedrooms
$1,080
3 Bedrooms
$1,477
4 Bedrooms
$1,481

Income Limit

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 2024.

Polk County, IA Income Limit:
1 Person
$54,050
2 Persons
$61,800
3 Persons
$69,500
4 Persons
$77,200
5 Persons
$83,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Des Moines, IA?

The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are Eastview Manor , 1331 Morton Ave , 13th & Forest Single Family Housing I , 5h and 12 & 14 Se Kenyon

What is the average property rent in Des Moines, IA?

The average property rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,157.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA?

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.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

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.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

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.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

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.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

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.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Des Moines, IA?

The prices were last updated on 30 October, 2024 for the properties in Des Moines, IA

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