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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 189 Results
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$750
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
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$850
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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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
11
$795 - 895
Woodland Meadows
3315 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$795
125 NW Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$795
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$895
241 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
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$995
2401 High St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$675 - 825
Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
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$699 - 950
Lofts On 34th
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
37
$848 - 1,145
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
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$1,195
The Vineyards Apartments
5801 SE 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 28, 2026
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$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$815
$500 Off 1st Month Rent!! Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 14, 2026
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$965
Affordable One Bedroom Single Family Rental Home
1964 Arlington Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Nov. 13, 2026
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River Bend
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$650 - 675
1 Bed, 1 Bath Apartments - First Month Rent Free!
4221 SE 13th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$800 - 850
Civic Center Court Apartments
200 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$727 - 897
530 E Kenyon
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
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$725 - 1,000
East Village Square
333 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
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$1,195
Renovated (in 2024!) Two Bedroom Home, Hard Surfaces Throughout!
7106 SW 16th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200 - 1,778
Station 121
121 12th Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$525
2243 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$995
3902 38Th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
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$1,095
4812 SW 3rd St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$750 - 960
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
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$708 - 975
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$810 - 895
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$815
$500 Off 1st Month Rent!! Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 5, 2026
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$1,095
332 Mckinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$995
7010 SW 13Th St
Des Moines, IA
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 189 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 761 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 2,225 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 3,050 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. Drake University
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. College
  5. Euclid Heights

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

Welcome to the October 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 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 <$700 $740 $820 $900 $980 $1,060 $1,140 $1,220 $1,300 $1,380 $1,460 $1,540 $1,620 >$1,700
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $990, with the majority falling between $680 and $1,650. Out of the 2,737 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,225 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 81% 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
Waukee, IA
Indianola, IA
Grimes, IA
Altoona, IA
Norwalk, IA
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In October 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 325, 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 October M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 201 +1.04%
Ankeny, IA 35 +0.99%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.01%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.0%
Waukee, IA 7 +0.73%
Indianola, IA 6 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.08%
Altoona, IA 5 +1.0%
Norwalk, IA 5 +0.97%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.07%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 6,348
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 55
Pet friendly 469
Utilities included 61
Furnished 14
Studio 93
1 Bedroom 235
2 Bedroom 302
Square footage 354 - 996

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods East village, Drake university, Woodland heights, College, Euclid heights
East Village 12
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
College 8
Euclid Heights 7
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