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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
0
$895
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
2
$895
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
38
$795 - 1,160
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Drake University
19
$980 - 1,130
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
1
$800 - 900
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
69
$995 - 1,125
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
1
$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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Surface Parking
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0
$897 - 997
Cypress 1 (east Ridge)
3913 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 19, 2026
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Cat Friendly
1
$1,100
701 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$910 - 915
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Woodland Heights
35
$899 - 950
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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22
$669
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Drake University
41
$793 - 1,269
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 22, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Pool
27
$1,200
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 29, 2026
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
Somerset
17
$835
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Pool
4
$845 - 930
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
62
$951 - 1,404
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Income Restricted
Covered Parking
55
$798 - 1,100
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
5
$795 - 810
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
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
8
$725 - 1,100
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
23
$992 - 1,171
The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
56
$799 - 1,014
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 30, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
17
$995 - 1,150
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Dishwasher
9
$597 - 747
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Disability Access
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
9
$675 - 750
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
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Disability Access
12
$1,099 - 1,649
Rocket Transfer Lofts
320 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 11, 2026
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
12
$963 - 1,169
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 203 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 775 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 2,340 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 3,251 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. East Village
  5. College

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

Welcome to the June 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 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
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,630. Out of the 2,971 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,329 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 78% 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
Altoona, IA
Grimes, IA
Johnston, IA
Waukee, IA
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In June 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 341, 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 June M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 221 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +1.01%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.0%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.94%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 6 +0.94%
Pleasant Hill, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,175
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 54
Pet friendly 510
Utilities included 86
Furnished 16
Studio 120
1 Bedroom 288
2 Bedroom 326
Square footage 330 - 1,010

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, Woodland heights, East village, College
Euclid Heights 12
Drake University 12
Woodland Heights 10
East Village 9
College 9
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