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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 203 Results
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$795 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
9
$990 - 995
Nelson 8 Plex
5616 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dishwasher
Merle Hay
6
$800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$799
New Lower Rent !
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
8
$650 - 695
1 Bed, 1 Bath - $695/month
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$950
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
10
$770
1333 22nd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Greenwood Historic
10
$695
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
1
$815
One Month Free For June - Limited Time Only- Eastbrook Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments Homes
4151 East University Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$825 - 895
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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College
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$597 - 827
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$825
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
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$850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 9, 2026
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Sherman Hill
1
$750
2931 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$1,075
3435 SE 20th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Windsor Park
11
$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
1
$850
4210 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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9
$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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$775
1147 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
17
$730 - 989
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
12
$950
915 28th St Unit 919
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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9
$895
1513 Des Moines St Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
6
$750 - 825
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$1,200
Southern Horizon By Kading
7438 Meadow Lands Dr Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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17
$900
300 Franklin Avenue, Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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River Bend
1
$750 - 799
Pleasant Court Apartments
708 16Th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
6
$695
1036 22nd St Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$150
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$895
Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ingersoll Park
51
$695 - 795
The Grove At Hickman - Now Offering $500 Off The First Month Rent When You Look And Lease!
2400 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 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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