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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

31 - 60 of 208 Results
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$897 - 1,197
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | May. 16, 2026
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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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5
$795 - 1,045
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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9
$1,050
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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23
$923 - 1,211
The 4220 Grand Apartments
3.6
4220 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 30, 2026
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8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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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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17
$1,170
Carman Estates Apartments
2314 E Porter Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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4
$845 - 930
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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22
$683 - 1,054
Cottage Grove Corner
2650 Cottage Grv Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
9
$799 - 855
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
27
$825 - 1,200
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
13
$950 - 1,000
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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16
$728
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 15, 2026
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River Bend
10
$982 - 1,180
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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11
$975 - 1,150
Metro Lofts
Deal
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
11
$800
Stockbridge Apartments
1815 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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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56
$805 - 1,063
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 30, 2026
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12
$1,019 - 1,719
Rocket Transfer Lofts
Deal
320 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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10
$850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 14, 2026
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Sherman Hill
10
$695
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
1
$895
Rent Special: $895; 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo With A 1-car Detached Garage!
5801 SE 24Th St Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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7
$950
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
1
$795 - 825
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
4
$575 - 1,147
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
1
$815 - 839
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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6
$885
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 5, 2026
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1
$740
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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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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