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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

31 - 60 of 240 Results
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$950 - 1,436
Ashley Square
5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Luxury
Income Restricted
Covered Parking
27
$825 - 1,050
Flats on 5th
7109 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
Somerset
41
$824 - 2,157
Ingersoll Towers
3.0
3662 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
23
$1,059 - 1,067
The Edge @ Grays Landing
Deal
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
6
$935 - 1,140
Alley Landing
2715 Douglas Ave De Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
56
$689 - 1,056
The 31st Street Apartments
4.0
500 31st Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
6
$795 - 845
Woodland Meadows
3317 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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45
$703 - 956
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Covered Parking
55
$982 - 1,354
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 11, 2025
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
38
$630 - 825
The Drake Apartments
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Pool
26
$797 - 1,147
The Lyon
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
24
$995 - 1,085
The Residences At River View
1405 SE 1St St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Fitness Center
Pool
81
3D Tour
$995 - 1,200
R&T Lofts
717 Locust St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Covered Parking
52
$1,189
Slate Age 55 Plus Active Community
Deal
400 SW 11th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 6, 2025
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Surface Parking
Storage
5
$997
Market Place Lofts
312 Court Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 18, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
16
$720 - 820
Pioneer Estates - Limited Time Offer: $50 Off Per Month! One Bedrooms Start At $740/month.
1204 Hartford Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
41
$925 - 1,049
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
24
$1,095 - 1,197
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
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Dishwasher
5
$695 - 1,045
The Fleming Building
218 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Surface Parking
Storage
Dishwasher
9
$1,050 - 1,095
Drake Terrace Apartments
1100 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Pool
5
$725
Capitol Heights
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Capitol East
23
$866 - 1,106
The 4220 Grand Apartments
3.6
4220 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 30, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
12
$795 - 797
The Aspen
1646 Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Fitness Center
Storage
24
$675
The Martian
1120 23Rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Storage
Dishwasher
Drake University
15
$725 - 1,025
The Pointe On Fleur
2800 Fleur Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
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Disability Access
7
$845
Bnl Investments
5201 S Union St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
Dishwasher
8
$895
718 15th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
10
$1,025 - 1,195
Vine Street Lofts
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
14
$975 - 1,150
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
11
$850
Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Senior Community
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 240 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 698 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 2,382 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 3,081 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. College
  4. Sherman Hill
  5. East Village

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

Welcome to the December 2025 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 15 30 45 60 <$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 $1,020, with the majority falling between $620 and $1,620. Out of the 2,753 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,418 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 88% 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
Adel, IA
Altoona, IA
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
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In December 2025, 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 391, 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 December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 195 +1.07%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +0.97%
Ankeny, IA 27 +0.92%
Urbandale, IA 15 +1.01%
Indianola, IA 9 +0.73%
Adel, IA 8 +0.98%
Altoona, IA 6 +1.12%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.97%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.0%
Johnston, IA 6 +0.97%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 6,765
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 42
Pet friendly 626
Utilities included 83
Furnished 5
Studio 158
1 Bedroom 270
2 Bedroom 383

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Sherman hill, East village
Euclid Heights 31
Drake University 11
College 10
Sherman Hill 10
East Village 8
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