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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

91 - 120 of 228 Results
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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 | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Woodland Heights
7
$850
Stanton Apartments
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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McKinley Heights
1
$650 - 725
2447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Capitol Heights
1
$815 - 825
Grand Manor
3601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
College
10
$795
Bg - 1076 21st St
1076 21st St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
4
$639 - 740
Clover Creek
2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
17
$1,100
414 E Pleasantview Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
1
$1,095
1925 King Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$925
Drake Triplex
1111 27th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
1
$895
Two Bedroom, One Bathroom Home With Washer/dryer!
905 25Th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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20
$675
Ten Fold
1082 21st St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Drake University
20
$895
Clarkson
2519 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
8
$795
1067 23rd St Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
15
$1,095
3435 SE 20th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Windsor Park
13
$695 - 1,095
3103 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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College
7
$795
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$855
Available Late January, 2026!!
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
1
$650 - 675
Heritage Apartments
2125 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Indianola Hills
5
$650
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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19
$795 - 1,190
418 East Grand
418 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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East Village
10
$975
1354 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
18
$900 - 1,050
Historic Shermin Hills Apartments With A Ton Of Charm!
1801 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
9
$855
Chetwynd Place Apartments - Currently Offering $1200 In Savings!! Call Today: 515-274-2729
3519 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
9
$647
The Acacia
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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College
22
$997
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
9
$925
2427 Welbeck RD
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
6
$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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$1,030
2530 Prospect Rd
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,050
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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6
$745 - 785
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 228 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 854 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 2,510 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 3,095 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. Drake University
  2. Euclid Heights
  3. East Village
  4. College
  5. Woodland Heights

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

Welcome to the February 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 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 $1,040, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,740. Out of the 2,873 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,497 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 87% 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
Altoona, IA
Adel, IA
Waukee, IA
Johnston, IA
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In February 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 374, 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 February M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 217 +0.91%
West Des Moines, IA 32 +0.96%
Ankeny, IA 30 +0.97%
Urbandale, IA 15 +0.95%
Indianola, IA 11 +0.88%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.0%
Adel, IA 6 +1.14%
Waukee, IA 6 +0.91%
Johnston, IA 6 +0.94%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,005
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 52
Pet friendly 622
Utilities included 94
Furnished 5
Studio 188
1 Bedroom 248
2 Bedroom 311
Square footage 287 - 1,012

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Euclid heights, East village, College, Woodland heights
Drake University 13
Euclid Heights 12
East Village 10
College 10
Woodland Heights 9
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