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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

91 - 120 of 203 Results
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$825
Grand Terrace Apartments
2917 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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College
1
$1,195
2120 E Caulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 14, 2026
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Windsor Park
10
$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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11
$900
913 Day
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
1
$895
Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ingersoll Park
51
$695 - 795
The Grove At Hickman - Now Offering $500 Off The First Month Rent When You Look And Lease!
2400 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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1
$750
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 15, 2026
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Capitol Park
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$850
4210 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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9
$700 - 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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$775
1147 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$730 - 989
The Des Moines Building
405 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
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11
$950
915 28th St Unit 919
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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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
31
$875
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
1
$810 - 850
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
1
$745
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$750 - 799
Pleasant Court Apartments
708 16Th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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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$847 - 997
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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18
$1,050
Historic Shermin Hills Apartments With A Ton Of Charm!
1801 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 17, 2026
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Sherman Hill
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$850
2636.5 Capitol Avenue
26365 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$675 - 925
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
4
$1,000
210 Fulton Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$595 - 645
2419 Cottage Grove Ave Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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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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$875
3809 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
6
$695
1036 22nd St Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$150
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$845
3905 8th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,095
521 Hart Ave
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 203 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 775 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 2,340 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 3,251 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. East Village
  5. College

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

Welcome to the June 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 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 $1,680
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,630. Out of the 2,971 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,329 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 78% 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
Indianola, IA
Altoona, IA
Grimes, IA
Johnston, IA
Waukee, IA
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In June 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 341, 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 June M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 221 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +1.01%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.0%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.94%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 6 +0.94%
Pleasant Hill, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,175
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 54
Pet friendly 510
Utilities included 86
Furnished 16
Studio 120
1 Bedroom 288
2 Bedroom 326
Square footage 330 - 1,010

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, Woodland heights, East village, College
Euclid Heights 12
Drake University 12
Woodland Heights 10
East Village 9
College 9
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