Used cars under $5,000 in Des Moines, IA
1,864 listings priced under $5,000 in the last 7 days within 50 mi of Des Moines. Typical price $3,000 (middle half $2,000–$4,000).
Updated Oct 31, 2026
Market at a glance
- Active listings
- 1,864
- Typical price
- $3,000
- Middle half
- $2,000–$4,000
- Typical mileage
- 183k mi
7 listings asking 10%+ under fair price
- 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LS139k mi · Ames, IAAutotrader · Dealer · seen 1 day ago$3,128Fair price $4,145
- 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LS139k mi · Ames, IACars.com · Dealer · seen 1 day ago$3,128Fair price $4,080
Questions
- What is a fair price for a used car under $5,000 in Des Moines, IA?
- The typical asking price is $3,000 across 1,864 listings seen in the last 7 days; the middle half ask between $2,000 and $4,000.
- How many miles does a typical used car under $5,000 in Des Moines, IA have?
- The median listing shows 183,000 miles.
- How many listings under $5,000 in Des Moines, IA are priced under market?
- 7 listings are asking 10% or more under fair price as of Oct 31, 2026.
Models under $5,000 in Des Moines, IA
| Model | Listings | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | 117 | $3,300 |
| Ford Escape | 95 | $2,600 |
| Ford Fusion | 93 | $2,700 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 91 | $3,000 |
| Ram 1500 | 91 | $2,500 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 89 | $3,500 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 84 | $3,000 |
| Nissan Altima | 84 | $3,000 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 82 | $2,800 |
| Ford F-150 | 67 | $2,200 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 64 | $3,000 |
| Toyota Camry | 60 | $3,000 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 59 | $2,500 |
| Honda Civic | 57 | $2,500 |
| Ford Explorer | 56 | $2,500 |
| Honda Accord | 47 | $3,000 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 46 | $3,600 |
| Honda Odyssey | 44 | $2,700 |
| Kia Optima | 42 | $3,800 |
| Ford Mustang | 41 | $2,200 |
| Toyota Prius | 40 | $3,400 |
| Nissan Rogue | 38 | $3,500 |
| Toyota Corolla | 38 | $3,200 |
| Nissan Sentra | 35 | $2,500 |
| Kia Sorento | 32 | $3,500 |
| Subaru Outback | 29 | $3,500 |
| Dodge Charger | 27 | $3,000 |
| Honda Pilot | 27 | $3,200 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 26 | $4,100 |
| Toyota Highlander | 25 | $4,300 |
| Honda CR-V | 23 | $3,500 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 18 | $4,000 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 16 | $1,900 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 16 | $2,400 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 14 | $3,500 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 9 | $2,800 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6 | $2,400 |
| Mazda CX-5 | 4 | $3,400 |