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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$959 - 1,348
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
81
3D Tour
$950 - 1,100
R&T Lofts
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Luxury
Covered Parking
45
$761 - 1,220
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Feb. 27, 2026
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Covered Parking
5
$775 - 795
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Disability Access
17
$835 - 870
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Dishwasher
Pool
9
$1,045 - 1,090
Park Avenue By Broadmoor
4400 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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62
$909 - 1,560
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Income Restricted
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10
$995 - 1,160
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
11
$975 - 1,150
Metro Lofts
Deal
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
16
$675
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
13
$731 - 834
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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17
$847 - 1,100
Court Ave Lofts
308 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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9
$575 - 767
Highland Park
1216 E Seneca Ave #6 Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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6
$825
Comfortable Living Minutes From Merle Hay Mall!
5902-5906 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Merle Hay
56
$862 - 1,146
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
34
$935 - 1,140
Alley Landing
Deal
2715 Douglas Ave De Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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Dishwasher
18
$1,085 - 1,664
Rocket Transfer Lofts
Deal
320 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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23
$848 - 1,149
The Edge @ Grays Landing
Deal
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
Fitness Center
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4
$900 - 910
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
16
$790 - 845
Pioneer Estates - Limited Time Offer Waived Application Fees And One Month Free W/ New 13 Month Leases!!!!
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$868 - 1,143
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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13
$735 - 1,008
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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1
$675
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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River Bend
1
$715 - 765
Nice 1ba/1br Waived App Fee! $500 Off First Month Rent! $715 Rent 1Bedroom
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$775
1147 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
8
$700 - 800
Hot Deal 2 M0nths Free!! Apply Today! 2br/1ba
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,000
718 34th St Unit Lofted
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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North Of Grand
1
$850
Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ingersoll Park
1
$550
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
9
$855
Chetwynd Place Apartments - Currently Offering $1200 In Savings!! Call Today: 515-274-2729
3519 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 228 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 853 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 2,510 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 3,095 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. Drake University
  2. Euclid Heights
  3. East Village
  4. College
  5. Woodland Heights

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

Welcome to the February 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 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 $1,040, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,740. Out of the 2,873 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,497 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 87% 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
Altoona, IA
Adel, IA
Waukee, IA
Johnston, IA
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In February 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 374, 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 February M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 217 +0.91%
West Des Moines, IA 32 +0.96%
Ankeny, IA 30 +0.97%
Urbandale, IA 15 +0.95%
Indianola, IA 11 +0.88%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.0%
Adel, IA 6 +1.14%
Waukee, IA 6 +0.91%
Johnston, IA 6 +0.94%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,005
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 52
Pet friendly 622
Utilities included 94
Furnished 5
Studio 188
1 Bedroom 248
2 Bedroom 311
Square footage 287 - 1,012

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Euclid heights, East village, College, Woodland heights
Drake University 13
Euclid Heights 12
East Village 10
College 10
Woodland Heights 9
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