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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$765
Nice 1ba/1br
4053 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 23, 2025
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$775
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home Near Iowa State Fairgrounds
3220 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 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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$700 - 800
Hot Deal 1st Full M0nth Free!! Apply Today! 2br/1ba
701 711/801 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
4446 Park Lawn Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,000
718 34th St Unit Lofted
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,100
414 E Pleasantview Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,170
The Vineyards Apartments
5801 SE 24th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 16, 2026
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$1,095
2929 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Beaverdale
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$925 - 1,125
Finn Apartments
2221 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
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$850
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$700 - 795
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$835
Available December 17th!
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 24, 2025
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Woodland Heights
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$650
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
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$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$765 - 895
Six On 6th
2008 6th Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
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$585 - 995
Brickstone Apartments
2910 Arnold Rd Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 850
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$995
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 1
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$800
1604 16th St Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 8, 2025
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Mondamin Presidential
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$1,000
Historic Shermin Hills Apartments With A Ton Of Charm!
1801 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$855
Chetwynd Place Apartments - Currently Offering $1200 In Savings!! Call Today: 515-274-2729
3519 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Feb. 4, 2026
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Woodland Heights
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$647 - 997
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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College
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$895
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Discounted Pricing And 1st Full Month’s Rent Free
315 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
1624 E Pleasant View Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$875
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$795 - 850
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 17, 2025
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$895
686 19Th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$650 - 825
Greenwood
4215 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 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 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 699 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 2,383 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 3,082 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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