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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$150
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$675 - 1,025
Legacy Meadows
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Lower Beaver
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$845
5201 S Union St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,000
210 Fulton Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$995
7500 Meadow Lands Dr Unit 1
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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11
$1,095
1713 Lyon St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol East
15
$1,075
3435 SE 20th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Windsor Park
3
$795
Forest Ave
601 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 7, 2026
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Park Forest
3
$700
One Month Free - Limited Time Only - Waveland Place Apartments
4539 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 14, 2026
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Waveland Park
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$597
Clover Creek | Standard 1-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
1
$850
4100 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
1
$750 - 850
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$945
Woodland Meadows.
3315 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$735 - 925
The Ridges
7201 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
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$595
Vllc - 1501 University Avenue, Des Moines, Ia, 50314
1501 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
1
$1,095 - 1,195
Clemens Building
200 10th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jun. 12, 2026
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Dishwasher
1
$745 - 845
Discover Modern Comfort At Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent Special
2411 Welbeck Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,050 - 1,195
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th St Des Moines, IA
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East Village
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$1,135
1630 E Pleasant View Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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1
$1,200
2 Bedroom/2 Bath Condo Available For Rent
2000 Meadow Ct Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$725
1144 36th Street_inres
1144 36th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
1
$725 - 775
6920 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
3
$867 - 1,087
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | May. 16, 2026
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Drake
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$910 - 1,015
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 12, 2026
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$760
2820 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 15, 2026
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Drake
1
$599 - 750
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,197
The Lyon | 1 Bedroom Deluxe
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
East Village
2
$897
The Lyon | Standard 1 Bedroom Floors 1-4
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
1
$1,095
Mw - 5824 Grand Ave
5824 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Waterbury
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$725
1333 22nd St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | May. 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 209 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 883 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 2,535 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 3,369 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 $36,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Des Moines, IA?

  1. Drake University
  2. Woodland Heights
  3. Euclid Heights
  4. East Village
  5. Sherman Hill

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,830. Out of the 2,963 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,523 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 85% 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
Altoona, IA
Indianola, IA
Johnston, IA
Grimes, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA
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In May 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 351, 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 May M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 229 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 33 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +0.98%
Urbandale, IA 16 +0.97%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.18%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.87%
Pleasant Hill, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 5 +1.11%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,062
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 70
Pet friendly 518
Utilities included 105
Furnished 16
Studio 129
1 Bedroom 276
2 Bedroom 336
Square footage 389 - 1,014

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Woodland heights, Euclid heights, East village, Sherman hill
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
Euclid Heights 10
East Village 9
Sherman Hill 8
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