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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

91 - 120 of 209 Results
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$980 - 1,030
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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9
$1,025
Nelson 8 Plex
5616 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Merle Hay
6
$795 - 800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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8
$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 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
37
$920 - 1,145
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
1
$950
Lofts On 34th
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 25, 2026
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Woodland Heights
10
$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 10, 2026
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19
$995
425 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Watrous Park
1
$950
2929 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Beaverdale
1
$1,195
The Vineyards Apartments
5801 SE 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$150
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
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$725
3119 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
1
$925 - 930
10th Street Lofts
110-112 10th St Des Moines, IA
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23
$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
9
$815
530 E Kenyon
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
7
$699 - 1,150
311/315 E McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 995
The Meadows
7500 Meadowlands Dr Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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17
$825
The Brady Apartments
650 16th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2026
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Sherman Hill
1
$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom With 1 Car Garage!
2616 Bowdoin St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 17, 2026
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Union Park
1
$785
Kingman Gdn
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 10, 2026
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Waveland Woods
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$1,200
Close To Grandview College A
3103 E 7Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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5
$645
3103 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
12
$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
20
$975
501 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
9
$875
3809 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
20
$795 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
20
$669
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 1, 2026
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Drake University
6
$825
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
7
$675
2303 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA
1 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 209 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 883 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 2,535 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. Euclid Heights
  4. East Village
  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, Euclid heights, East village, Sherman hill
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
Euclid Heights 10
East Village 9
Sherman Hill 8
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