Smart Honda - IA

Ramsey Mazda

Southtown Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

Private Seller Exchange

Stivers Ford Lincoln

Ames Ford Lincoln

George White Chevrolet

Deery Brothers of Waukee CJDR

Tom's U Save Budget Lot

Efkamp Auto Sales

Deery Brothers Chevrolet Inc

Spider

Compact

Sport Utility

AWD4WD

4-Cylinder

Gasoline

Used

Jeep

Renegade

Quick Order Package 2XN Upland Edition

UConnect 7.0 Group

Get AutoCheck Vehicle History

Used 2019 Jeep Renegade Sport

Used 2019 Jeep Renegade Sport Ames IA 50010

Automatic

Sport

Subcompact

Hatchback

Nissan

Versa Note

Used 2014 Nissan Versa Note S Plus

Used 2014 Nissan Versa Note S Plus Des Moines IA 50325

S Plus

Midsize

Sedan

6-Cylinder

Honda

Accord

Used 2006 Honda Accord EX-L

Used 2006 Honda Accord EX-L Des Moines IA 50322

EX-L

CR-V

Used 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L

Used 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L Ames IA 50010

Fullsize

Used 2002 Chevrolet Impala LS Sedan 4D

Chevrolet

Impala

Preferred Equipment Group

Seating Comfort Pkg

Used 2002 Chevrolet Impala LS w/ Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2002 Chevrolet Impala LS w/ Preferred Equipment Group Madrid IA 50156

Flexible Fuel

Ford

Focus

203A Equipment Group Order Code

SE Sport Pkg

Interior Protection Pkg

Used 2012 Ford Focus SE

Used 2012 Ford Focus SE Ames IA 50010

Used 2012 Ford Focus SE Des Moines IA 50322

Fullsize Crew Cab

Truck

8-Cylinder

Avalanche

LT Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT w/ LT Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT w/ LT Preferred Equipment Group Waukee IA 50263

Chrysler

Used 2014 Chrysler 200 LX

Used 2014 Chrysler 200 LX Indianola IA 50125

Grand Cherokee

Used 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Used 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Des Moines IA 50322

Laredo

Wagon

4-Cylinder Turbo

PT Cruiser

Used 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

Used 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Waukee IA 50263

Luxury

Acura

Used 2005 Acura RL

Used 2005 Acura RL Des Moines IA 50317

Traverse

License Plate Bracket, Front Mounting Package

Used 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT

Used 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT Waukee IA 50263

Fullsize Extended Cab

F150

Used 2007 Ford F150 XL

Used 2007 Ford F150 XL Waukee IA 50263

Equinox

Sport, Sun, Leather And Sound Package

Used 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Used 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Sport Pleasant Hill IA 50327

Used 2006 BMW X3 3.0i

Used 2006 BMW X3 3.0i Des Moines IA 50322

3.0i

Edge

Used 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus

Used 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus Des Moines IA 50322

SEL Plus

Fullsize Regular Cab

Dodge

Ram 1500 Truck

22B SXT Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Used 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck ST

Used 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck ST Des Moines IA 50317

Sierra 3500

Marketing Option Pkg 3

Cold-Climate Pkg

Used 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Crew Cab w/ Marketing Option Pkg 3

Used 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Crew Cab w/ Marketing Option Pkg 3 Des Moines IA 50317

4x4 Crew Cab

Minivan

Grand Caravan

Premium Group

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT w/ Premium Group

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT w/ Premium Group Des Moines IA 50322

Used 2015 Chrysler 200 C Sedan 4D

Used 2015 Chrysler 200 C

Used 2015 Chrysler 200 C Monroe IA 50170

Pontiac

Grand Prix

Preferred Package

Used 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix w/ Preferred Package

Used 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix w/ Preferred Package Waukee IA 50263

Saturn

L-Series

Used 2000 Saturn L-Series LW2

Used 2000 Saturn L-Series LW2 Pleasant Hill IA 50327

Cargo

B1500

Used 2001 Dodge B1500

Used 2001 Dodge B1500 Des Moines IA 50310

Freestar

Used 2004 Ford Freestar SE

Used 2004 Ford Freestar SE Des Moines IA 50317

Sierra 1500

Used 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 W/T

Used 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 W/T Des Moines IA 50310

Used 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Used 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Des Moines IA 50317

Des Moines - Ames

Used Cars for Sale

Under $5,000

Used cars for sale under $5,000 near you. Find affordable budget sedans, coupes, minivans, or SUVs for $5k or less.

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in West Des Moines, IA - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

If you’re wanting to buy an affordable used car between <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-2000" target="_blank">$2,000</a> and $5,000, be prepared to do your due diligence, ask a lot of questions about the car's maintenance history and we'd suggest pay a trust-worthy mechanic to perform a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/how-do-you-get-pre-purchase-inspection-buying-used-car-257963" target="_blank">pre-purchase inspection</a>. Almost every car asking $5k or less will have between 100,000 and 275,000+ miles, could be between 10 and 25+ years old, have minor to serious cosmetic issues, and some may have slight body damage from an <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-a-car-thats-been-in-an-accident" target="_blank">accident</a> or two. If the car has a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/rebuilt-title-vs-salvage-title-whats-difference-281474979846034" target="_blank">salvage or rebuilt title</a>, we would want to understand why that is. Be wary of the slightly used car with low miles but is selling for an unbelievably low price; a car deal that seems too good to be true usually is. When we looked through all the listed cars nationwide selling for $5,000 or less, we even found some that had been <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-back-your-totaled-car" target="_blank">totaled</a>. Depending on the model year of the car you find, it may not have the safety capabilities which have become standard in newer cars; features such as traction control, stability control, head curtain airbags, or backup cameras, which became federally required starting with the 2018 model year. Models such as the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/nissan/altima" target="_blank">Nissan Altima</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/honda/civic" target="_blank">Honda Civic</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/ford/focus" target="_blank">Ford Focus</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/kia/optima" target="_blank">Kia Optima</a> and <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/toyota/camry" target="_blank">Toyota Camry</a> regularly appear on our $5,000 and under best affordable car lists. Our last tip: if you don't <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-finance">finance</a> your car, we’ve found that you may have leverage in your <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-negotiations-guide" target="_blank">negotiations</a> if you pay <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-a-car-should-you-pay-with-cash-if-you-can-227481" target="_blank">all cash</a>.

Our editors have ranked the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/10-best-used-cars-under-5000" target="_blank">best used cars for $5,000 or less</a>. Given the demand for a cheap $5,000 car, if you can't find these models in your local area, try expanding your search radius. This list was published in March 2025. 
<ol>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/chevrolet/malibu" target="_blank">2009 Chevrolet Malibu Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/chevrolet/sonic" target="_blank">2012 Chevrolet Sonic Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/ford/focus" target="_blank">2012 Ford Focus Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/ford/fusion" target="_blank">2009 Ford Fusion Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/nissan/sentra" target="_blank">2009 Nissan Sentra Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saab/9-3" target="_blank">2008 Saab 9-3 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saturn/aura" target="_blank">2009 Saturn Aura Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2007/subaru/legacy" target="_blank">2007 Subaru Legacy Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2010/suzuki/sx4" target="_blank">2010 Suzuki SX4 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/volvo/s60" target="_blank">2009 Volvo S60 Under $5k</a></li>
</ol>

Find a car within your budget by Body Style. 

Used Cars
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-1000" target="_blank">Cars Under $1,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-1500" target="_blank">Cars Under $1,500</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-2000" target="_blank">Cars Under $2,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-3000" target="_blank">Cars Under $3,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-4000" target="_blank">Cars Under $4,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cars Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-6000" target="_blank">Cheap Cars Under $6,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-7000" target="_blank">Cars Under $7,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-8000" target="_blank">Cars Under $8,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Cars Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Cars Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Cars Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">Cars Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">Cars Under $30,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-40000" target="_blank">Cars Under $40,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Trucks
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-3000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $3,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-6000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $6,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used SUVs
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $25,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Minivans
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Convertibles
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

Search from 92 for sale, including a Used 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Crew Cab w/ Marketing Option Pkg 3, a Used 2000 Saturn L-Series LW2, and a Used 2001 Dodge B1500 ranging in price from $1,695 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 92 for sale under $5,000 near West Des Moines, IA, including a Used 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Crew Cab w/ Marketing Option Pkg 3, a Used 2000 Saturn L-Series LW2, and a Used 2001 Dodge B1500 ranging in price from $1,695 to $5,000.

Helpful Links

Car Research & News

Car Buying Tools

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in West Des Moines, IA

Location

Year

Make, Model & Trim

Condition (1 selected)

Drive Type

Price & Payments

Best Deals

Ways to Purchase

Mileage

Body Style

Fuel Type

Fuel Economy

Exterior Color

Interior Color

Transmission

Engine Displacement

Vehicle History

Cylinders

Features

Doors

Seller Type

92 Matches

Used 2014 Nissan Versa Note S Plus

Used 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT