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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
35
$900 - 950
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
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1
$1,075 - 1,095
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
4
$850
Limited Time Offer! Reduced Rents + Your Choice Of One Month Free Or An $800 Laundry Card!
4671 NW 50th St Unit J Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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69
$870 - 1,155
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
38
$890 - 1,160
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Drake University
1
$700 - 750
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
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$1,200
Southern Horizon By Kading
7438 Meadow Lands Dr Des Moines, IA
3 BR | May. 22, 2026
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$895 - 950
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,050
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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Sherman Hill
17
$695 - 1,200
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,100 - 1,200
701 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
703 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,100 - 1,200
700 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
55
$922 - 1,227
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | May. 29, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
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Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
13
$950 - 1,000
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Fitness Center
Storage
16
$728
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
River Bend
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
31
$675 - 950
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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10
$982 - 1,180
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
11
$975 - 1,150
Metro Lofts
Deal
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
8
$795 - 1,100
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
9
$597 - 647
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
17
$699 - 725
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$1,185
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 7, 2026
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Cat Friendly
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Fitness Center
Storage
17
$995 - 1,150
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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11
$800
Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
6
$765 - 995
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | May. 22, 2026
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River Bend
24
$897 - 1,197
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | May. 16, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
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Dishwasher
43
$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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 208 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 882 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 2,533 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 3,369 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. Drake University
  2. Woodland Heights
  3. East Village
  4. Euclid Heights
  5. Sherman Hill

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,830. Out of the 2,963 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,523 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
Ankeny, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
Altoona, IA
Indianola, IA
Johnston, IA
Grimes, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA
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In May 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 351, 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 May M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 229 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 33 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +0.98%
Urbandale, IA 16 +0.97%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.18%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.87%
Pleasant Hill, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 5 +1.11%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,062
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 70
Pet friendly 518
Utilities included 105
Furnished 16
Studio 129
1 Bedroom 276
2 Bedroom 336
Square footage 389 - 1,014

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Woodland heights, East village, Euclid heights, Sherman hill
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
East Village 9
Euclid Heights 9
Sherman Hill 8
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