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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

91 - 120 of 202 Results
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$779 - 975
Twin Oaks Residences
6315 Hickman Rd 6319 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
1
$810 - 895
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Ashworth Oaks
5
$815
$500 Off 1st Month Rent!! Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 31, 2026
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6
$695
1438 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Park Forest
1
$1,050
2601/2603 E Walnut Street
2601 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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Storage
11
$945
Woodland Meadows
3315 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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6
$750 - 825
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
16
$1,200
3809 34th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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9
$875
3807 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
20
$719 - 850
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
20
$795 - 895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
1
$825
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Heights
10
$740
1333 22nd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Greenwood Historic
10
$795
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Sep. 11, 2026
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Drake University
7
$600 - 795
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
1
$815
One Month Free For June - Limited Time Only- Eastbrook Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments Homes
4151 East University Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 31, 2026
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1
$825 - 850
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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College
4
$612 - 1,195
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
1
$733 - 1,100
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
7
$950
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
10
$799 - 850
Gateway Hill Apartments
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
12
$900
2533 Lynner Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
39
$825
Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.
1304 34th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Sep. 9, 2026
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Woodland Heights
6
$855 - 885
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$785
Mckinley Apartments Limited Time Only Special Pricing $835/ 1st Full Months Rent Free
311 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Sep. 14, 2026
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$995
2142 SE 9Th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$740 - 775
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
11
$1,200
502 Hart Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
25
$995
419 E Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$795
Kingman Gdn
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 202 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 814 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 2,413 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 3,352 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. Woodland Heights
  3. Euclid Heights
  4. Drake University
  5. College

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

Welcome to the August 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 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 $1,000, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,690. Out of the 3,036 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,404 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 79% 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
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
Altoona, IA
Johnston, IA
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In August 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 333, 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 August M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 209 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +1.01%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.05%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.02%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.07%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.03%
Altoona, IA 5 +1.03%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.12%
Norwalk, IA 5 +1.03%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,092
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 55
Pet friendly 549
Utilities included 80
Furnished 17
Studio 113
1 Bedroom 285
2 Bedroom 319
Square footage 354 - 991

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods East village, Woodland heights, Euclid heights, Drake university, College
East Village 11
Woodland Heights 11
Euclid Heights 11
Drake University 10
College 8
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