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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

91 - 120 of 189 Results
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$725
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Only Special Pricing $835/ 1st Full Months Rent Free
311 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$970
419 E Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,050
Historic Shermin Hills Apartments With A Ton Of Charm!
1801 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$647 - 800
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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College
22
$927 - 1,097
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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29
$995
2401 High St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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9
$895
241 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
1
$950
Kingstone Apartments 2
3121 Kingman Blvd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$850
2636.5 Capitol Avenue
26365 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,000
Falcon Heavy
2816 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$885
Eastview Apartments
3908-3947 E 23rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Douglas Park
10
$897 - 997
Cypress 2
4214 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 9, 2026
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$1,195
4101 Glover Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Watrous Park
10
$695
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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$900 - 950
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
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$815
One Month Free For June - Limited Time Only- Eastbrook Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments Homes
4151 East University Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$825
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$647 - 1,195
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,095
4812 SW 3rd St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$725
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
10
$699 - 850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$150
4804 SW 6th 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
20
$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
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$995
7010 SW 13Th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | 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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$525
2243 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
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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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