Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$1,000
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$647 - 800
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$797 - 997
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$975
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
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$875
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$815
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
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$925 - 930
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
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$725 - 1,000
333 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Ask for Availability
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East Village
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$963
4415 Southeast 14Th Street Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$675
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Union Park
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$695
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$795 - 825
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$850
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 14, 2026
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Sherman Hill
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$895
5801 SE 24Th St Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$950
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
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$575 - 1,147
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
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2026
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Drake University
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$795 - 895
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$815 - 839
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
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 5, 2026
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$765
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 20, 2026
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$800
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$740
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
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Sherman Hill
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$650
4221 SE 13th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$799
708 16Th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$775
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$710
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
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$995
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
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$1,095
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,075
Des Moines, IA
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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