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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

61 - 90 of 240 Results
11
$ Ask - 1,010
Park Winds
3608 E. Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Income Restricted
Section 8
11
$850
Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
14
$635 - 770
Plaza View Apartments
6239 Southeast 5th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Somerset
29
$1,035
Crosswinds Apartments
1646 Hull Avenue E. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
30
$919 - 1,252
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
7
$660 - 785
Community Homes
5301/5307 Sw 9th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
12
$650 - 670
Stewart Park Apartments
1401 E Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
21
$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
4.0
1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
23
$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Income Restricted
Section 8
15
$725 - 790
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Sherman Hill
6
$785 - 895
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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1
$850 - 1,200
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
1
$750
1940 Arlington Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Disability Access
9
$855
Chetwynd Place Apartments - Currently Offering $1200 In Savings!! Call Today: 515-274-2729
3519 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 24, 2025
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Woodland Heights
7
$895
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
1
$725
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Capitol Heights
1
$700
2640 Cottage
2640 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Drake University
1
$795 - 815
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
College
1
$750
2931 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Drake
10
$795
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Drake University
4
$611 - 868
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Euclid Heights
12
$1,075
5322 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Waterbury
20
$995
217 Loomis Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
10
$1,145
3935 Oakshire Rd
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Euclid Heights
10
$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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1
$695 - 995
Pleasant Court Apartments
708 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
6
$785
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Only Special Pricing $835/ 1st Full Months Rent Free
311 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 14, 2025
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$875
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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Cat Friendly
Ashworth Oaks
1
$1,195
1624 E Pleasant View Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
1
$895
686 19Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 240 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 698 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 2,382 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 3,081 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. College
  4. Sherman Hill
  5. East Village

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

Welcome to the December 2025 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 15 30 45 60 <$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 $1,020, with the majority falling between $620 and $1,620. Out of the 2,753 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,418 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 88% 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
Adel, IA
Altoona, IA
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
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In December 2025, 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 391, 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 December M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 195 +1.07%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +0.97%
Ankeny, IA 27 +0.92%
Urbandale, IA 15 +1.01%
Indianola, IA 9 +0.73%
Adel, IA 8 +0.98%
Altoona, IA 6 +1.12%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.97%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.0%
Johnston, IA 6 +0.97%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 6,765
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 42
Pet friendly 626
Utilities included 83
Furnished 5
Studio 158
1 Bedroom 270
2 Bedroom 383

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, College, Sherman hill, East village
Euclid Heights 31
Drake University 11
College 10
Sherman Hill 10
East Village 8
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