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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

31 - 60 of 202 Results
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$865 - 930
Elmcrest
433 E Phillip Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
27
$1,200
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
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Somerset
62
$985 - 1,551
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Covered Parking
17
$835
Drake Pointe Apartments
1101 25th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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13
$900 - 940
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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16
$675
319 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
55
$823 - 1,059
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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In Unit Laundry
5
$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
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Capitol East
7
$695 - 800
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
$815 - 845
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Aug. 25, 2026
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Surface Parking
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Dishwasher
24
$897 - 1,197
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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26
$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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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
9
$1,050
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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Pool
23
$900 - 1,183
The 4220 Grand Apartments
3.6
4220 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 31, 2026
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Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
12
$942 - 1,200
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
12
$675 - 750
The Pointe On Fleur Apartments
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
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Disability Access
11
$945 - 1,095
Metro Lofts
Deal
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Covered Parking
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Fitness Center
8
$725 - 1,100
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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45
$677 - 811
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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Dishwasher
9
$860 - 885
Eastview Apartments
3908-3947 E 23rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Douglas Park
10
$897 - 997
Cypress 2
4214 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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29
$1,015
2401 High St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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15
$675 - 695
3119 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
0
$795
Kingman Gdn
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Waveland Woods
17
$850
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
0
$1,200
Close To Grandview College A
3103 E 7Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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6
$595
2419 Cottage Grove Ave Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
7
$885 - 1,150
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 1,200
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr 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 202 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 814 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 2,413 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 3,352 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. Woodland Heights
  3. Euclid Heights
  4. Drake University
  5. College

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

Welcome to the August 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 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 $1,000, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,690. Out of the 3,036 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,404 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 79% 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
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
Altoona, IA
Johnston, IA
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In August 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 333, 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 August M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 209 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +1.01%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.05%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.02%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.07%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.03%
Altoona, IA 5 +1.03%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.12%
Norwalk, IA 5 +1.03%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,092
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 55
Pet friendly 549
Utilities included 80
Furnished 17
Studio 113
1 Bedroom 285
2 Bedroom 319
Square footage 354 - 991

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

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