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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$815
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Pool
1
$850
Lofts On 34th
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Woodland Heights
1
$1,150
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$1,200
Southern Horizon By Kading
7438 Meadow Lands Dr Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
Storage
19
$945 - 1,000
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
East Village
4
$799
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Affordable Price
4671 NW 50th St Unit J Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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0
$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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2
$895
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
69
$995 - 1,145
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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1
$800 - 900
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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12
$825 - 1,000
Windsor Terrace Apartments | 1 Month Free With A 13 Month Lease
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
1
$795
739 17Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 21, 2026
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38
$695 - 1,160
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
1
$1,100
703 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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56
$799 - 1,043
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
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Storage
5
$847
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Disability Access
8
$980 - 1,250
Park Avenue By Broadmoor
4400 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
23
$998 - 1,173
The Edge @ Grays Landing
Deal
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
13
$900 - 940
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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16
$675
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
River Bend
28
$925 - 1,150
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
5
$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Capitol East
7
$695 - 800
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Indianola Hills
6
$795 - 995
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
24
$897 - 1,197
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
5
$815 - 845
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Aug. 25, 2026
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Surface Parking
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9
$1,050
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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23
$900 - 1,183
The 4220 Grand Apartments
3.6
4220 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 31, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
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Dishwasher
8
$725 - 1,100
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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22
$725 - 745
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
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Drake University
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 202 apartments under $1,200 in Des Moines currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 814 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 2,413 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Des Moines.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 3,352 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Des Moines.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in Des Moines based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $35,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

  1. East Village
  2. Woodland Heights
  3. Euclid Heights
  4. Drake University
  5. College

Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA: August Rental Information

Welcome to the August 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Des Moines and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in Des Moines.
0 12 25 37 50 <$600 $640 $720 $800 $880 $960 $1,040 $1,120 $1,200 $1,280 $1,360 $1,440 $1,520 >$1,600
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $1,000, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,690. Out of the 3,036 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,404 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 79% of the total available one-bedroom units in Des Moines.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
Indianola, IA
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
Altoona, IA
Johnston, IA
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In August 2026, there were a number of outstanding apartments available for rent in the Des Moines, IA metro area for under $1,200. The data shows a range of options throughout the region, including Des Moines itself and the surrounding cities of Mitchellville, Granger, Bondurant, Urbandale, Carlisle, Van Meter, Norwalk, Waukee, Indianola, Clive, West Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Windsor Heights, Prairie City, Adel, Altoona, Ankeny, Baxter, Dallas Center, and Grimes. With a total inventory of 333, renters in Des Moines and its surrounding areas have a variety of affordable options to consider when searching for their new apartment.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in August M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 209 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +1.01%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.05%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.02%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.07%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.03%
Altoona, IA 5 +1.03%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.12%
Norwalk, IA 5 +1.03%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines?

Available apartments under $1,200 7,092
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 55
Pet friendly 549
Utilities included 80
Furnished 17
Studio 113
1 Bedroom 285
2 Bedroom 319
Square footage 354 - 991

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods East village, Woodland heights, Euclid heights, Drake university, College
East Village 11
Woodland Heights 11
Euclid Heights 11
Drake University 10
College 8
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