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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 228 Results
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$1,095
1152 27th St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$650
1 Bed, 1 Bath Apartments - First Month Rent Free!
4221 SE 13th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$735 - 1,008
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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$1,145
1523 Des Moines St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
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$675
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
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River Bend
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$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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$799 - 800
Pleasant Court Apartments
708 16Th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$775
1147 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$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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$785
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Only Special Pricing $835/ 1st Full Months Rent Free
311 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$700 - 750
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
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$1,000
718 34th St Unit Lofted
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,030
2530 Prospect Rd
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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21
$745 - 795
3119 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
18
$900 - 1,050
Historic Shermin Hills Apartments With A Ton Of Charm!
1801 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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
9
$647
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
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College
22
$997
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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9
$885
Eastview Apartments
3908-3947 E 23rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Douglas Park
6
$895
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Discounted Pricing And 1st Full Month’s Rent Free
315 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$847 - 947
Cypress 2
4214 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,065 - 1,095
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
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East Village
7
$825
3719 3rd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Columbia Heights
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$945
3914-3916 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Columbia Heights
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$1,200
Close To Grandview College A
3103 E 7Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
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$803 - 1,160
Canary Lofts
2530 University Ave Des Moines, IA
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Drake University
15
$695
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
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Sherman Hill
6
$785 - 1,195
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 995
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$585 - 995
Brickstone Apartments
2910 Arnold Rd Des Moines, IA
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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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