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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$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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13
$890 - 950
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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16
$642
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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River Bend
4
$845 - 930
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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23
$992 - 1,171
The Edge @ Grays Landing
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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8
$725 - 1,100
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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12
$963 - 1,169
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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11
$945 - 1,095
Metro Lofts
Deal
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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
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39
$1,180 - 1,264
The Equitable Building
604 Locust Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 21, 2026
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Section 8
Air Conditioning
16
$699 - 790
Limited Time Free Application Fee And Reduced Rents
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$947 - 1,185
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$1,099 - 1,649
Rocket Transfer Lofts
320 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 11, 2026
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45
$674 - 924
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 22, 2026
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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39
$695 - 995
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Pool
32
$955 - 1,197
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
24
$1,031 - 1,147
The Residences At River View
1405 SE 1St St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 17, 2026
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Pool
Columbus Park
81
3D Tour
$1,150 - 1,200
R&T Lofts
Deal
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
9
$990 - 995
Nelson 8 Plex
5616 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Merle Hay
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$799
New Lower Rent !
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
6
$800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$650 - 695
1 Bed, 1 Bath - $695/month
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
21
$675 - 925
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
4
$1,000
210 Fulton Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$785
Kingman Gdn
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Waveland Woods
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$1,200
Close To Grandview College A
3103 E 7Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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17
$775
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
7
$785 - 895
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 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 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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