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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$1,045 - 1,150
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,050
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 15, 2026
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Sherman Hill
21
$1,125
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-campus Housing!
3103 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
17
$774 - 1,095
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$895 - 950
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$875 - 1,085
Ingersoll Flats - Urban Living!
2714 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
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$990
Euclid Foresight - Apartments With Modern Charm!
413 Euclid Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Columbia Heights
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$1,195
Alta Casa - A Modern Hideaway!
3927 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$750 - 775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
701 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
703 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
700 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$665 - 895
Woodland Meadows
3317 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
6
$765 - 845
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
41
$899 - 1,049
The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines
2270 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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24
$897 - 1,197
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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5
$815 - 1,025
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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9
$995 - 1,050
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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45
$727 - 987
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Mar. 31, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
55
$841 - 1,329
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Apr. 2, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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In Unit Laundry
22
$770
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
9
$895
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 14, 2026
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Woodland Heights
34
$935 - 1,408
Alley Landing
Deal
2715 Douglas Ave De Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
35
$900 - 1,100
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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56
$799 - 1,056
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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41
$746 - 1,320
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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13
$780 - 910
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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27
$825 - 1,050
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
5
$775 - 880
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 219 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 861 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 2,505 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 3,261 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 $36,000.

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

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

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

Welcome to the March 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 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 $1,680 $1,760
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $1,010, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,850. Out of the 2,918 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,494 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 85% of the total available one-bedroom units in Des Moines.

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

Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
Urbandale, IA
Indianola, IA
Altoona, IA
Waukee, IA
Johnston, IA
Adel, IA
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In March 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 371, 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 March M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 233 +0.92%
West Des Moines, IA 32 +0.98%
Ankeny, IA 30 +1.01%
Urbandale, IA 16 +0.95%
Indianola, IA 10 +1.11%
Altoona, IA 7 +0.98%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.05%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.0%
Adel, IA 5 +1.16%
Pleasant Hill, IA 5 +0.93%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,339
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 54
Pet friendly 578
Utilities included 90
Furnished 6
Studio 145
1 Bedroom 245
2 Bedroom 316
Square footage 330 - 1,012

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, East village, College, Woodland heights
Euclid Heights 13
Drake University 12
East Village 11
College 9
Woodland Heights 7
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