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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 208 Results
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$1,000
210 Fulton Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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9
$647 - 800
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$797 - 997
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$975
501 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
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$875
3809 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$815
530 E Kenyon
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
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$925 - 930
10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$725 - 1,000
East Village Square
333 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Ask for Availability
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East Village
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$963
Libertad Des Moines
4415 Southeast 14Th Street Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$675
2303 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Union Park
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$695
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$795 - 825
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 14, 2026
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Sherman Hill
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$895
Rent Special: $895; 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo With A 1-car Detached Garage!
5801 SE 24Th St Des Moines, IA
3 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
4
$575 - 1,147
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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$669
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2026
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Drake University
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$795 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$815 - 839
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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$885
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 5, 2026
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$765
East Park Apartments
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 20, 2026
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$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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$740
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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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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$799
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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$710
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
9
$995
1513 Des Moines St Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
11
$1,095
1713 Lyon St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
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$1,075
3435 SE 20th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Windsor Park
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 208 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 882 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 2,533 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 3,369 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 $36,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

  1. Drake University
  2. Woodland Heights
  3. East Village
  4. Euclid Heights
  5. Sherman Hill

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,830. Out of the 2,963 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,523 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 85% 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
Altoona, IA
Indianola, IA
Johnston, IA
Grimes, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA
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In May 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 351, 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 May M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 229 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 33 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +0.98%
Urbandale, IA 16 +0.97%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.18%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.87%
Pleasant Hill, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 5 +1.11%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,062
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 70
Pet friendly 518
Utilities included 105
Furnished 16
Studio 129
1 Bedroom 276
2 Bedroom 336
Square footage 389 - 1,014

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Woodland heights, East village, Euclid heights, Sherman hill
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
East Village 9
Euclid Heights 9
Sherman Hill 8
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