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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$915
Fleur MHC, LLC
7301 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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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
69
$855 - 1,055
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,165
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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22
$845 - 1,075
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$815
Old Main & Drake Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
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$900 - 950
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$795
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$900 - 960
Windsor Terrace Apartments | 1 Month Free With A 13 Month Lease
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$850
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Affordable Price
4671 NW 50th St Unit I Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 5, 2026
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$995
3810-3812 SW 3rd St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Fairlane
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$1,200
701 Monona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$835 - 870
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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62
$1,193 - 1,664
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 23, 2026
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$575 - 745
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 850
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$947
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$800
Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 26, 2026
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Sherman Hill
16
$699 - 830
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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13
$870 - 950
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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28
$899 - 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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$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
7
$650 - 750
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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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
5
$745 - 1,025
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,050 - 1,095
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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5
$845 - 895
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$980 - 1,250
Park Avenue By Broadmoor
4400 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$631 - 933
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Oct. 26, 2026
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$702 - 1,033
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 189 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 761 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 2,225 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 3,050 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. Drake University
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. College
  5. Euclid Heights

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

Welcome to the October 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 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 <$700 $740 $820 $900 $980 $1,060 $1,140 $1,220 $1,300 $1,380 $1,460 $1,540 $1,620 >$1,700
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $990, with the majority falling between $680 and $1,650. Out of the 2,737 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,225 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 81% 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
Waukee, IA
Indianola, IA
Grimes, IA
Altoona, IA
Norwalk, IA
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In October 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 325, 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 October M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 201 +1.04%
Ankeny, IA 35 +0.99%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.01%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.0%
Waukee, IA 7 +0.73%
Indianola, IA 6 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.08%
Altoona, IA 5 +1.0%
Norwalk, IA 5 +0.97%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.07%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 6,348
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 55
Pet friendly 469
Utilities included 61
Furnished 14
Studio 93
1 Bedroom 235
2 Bedroom 302
Square footage 354 - 996

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods East village, Drake university, Woodland heights, College, Euclid heights
East Village 12
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
College 8
Euclid Heights 7
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