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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$815 - 920
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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36
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$725 - 1,175
Windsor Terrace Apartments (Windsor Terrace Des Moines LLC)
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
35
$900 - 1,100
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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1
$695 - 795
739 17Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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1
$700 - 750
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Section 8
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$775
253 Franklin
253 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
1
$950 - 975
Discounted Rent For The Month Of December - Immediate Move In!
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
18
$755 - 1,200
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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Dishwasher
9
$800
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
1
$1,035
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$895 - 945
Recently Updated Apartments Near To Shopping, Dining, And Public Transportation
3000-3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
21
$1,125
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-campus Housing!
3103 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$995 - 1,050
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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3
$1,125
Park Indy Rowhomes!
3130 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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3
$725
Renovated 1 Bedroom - Stellar Rent Specials
4671 NW 50th St Unit H Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
757-759 17th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
3
$850
Renovated 1 Bedroom - Stellar Rent Specials
4671 NW 50th St Unit K Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 14, 2026
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$1,200
701 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
700 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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$1,170
Carman Estates Apartments
2314 E Porter Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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8
$750 - 860
The Quarters On 9th
5201 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 900
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
81
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$995 - 1,200
R&T Lofts
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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38
$630 - 825
The Drake Apartments
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
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26
$777 - 1,147
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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24
$995 - 1,085
The Residences At River View
1405 SE 1St St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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6
$795 - 845
Woodland Meadows
3317 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 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 241 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 749 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 2,428 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 3,102 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 $34,000.

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

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

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

Welcome to the December 2025 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 15 30 45 60 <$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 $1,020, with the majority falling between $620 and $1,620. Out of the 2,753 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,418 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 88% 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
Adel, IA
Altoona, IA
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
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In December 2025, 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 391, 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 December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 195 +1.07%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +0.97%
Ankeny, IA 27 +0.92%
Urbandale, IA 15 +1.01%
Indianola, IA 9 +0.73%
Adel, IA 8 +0.98%
Altoona, IA 6 +1.12%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.97%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.0%
Johnston, IA 6 +0.97%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 6,765
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 42
Pet friendly 626
Utilities included 83
Furnished 5
Studio 158
1 Bedroom 270
2 Bedroom 383

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Sherman hill, East village
Euclid Heights 31
Drake University 11
College 10
Sherman Hill 10
East Village 8
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