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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$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 | Oct. 5, 2026
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1
$810 - 895
Winona
527 40th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$995
2140 SE 9Th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$750 - 960
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
24
$1,200 - 1,778
Station 121
121 12th Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
16
$895 - 1,160
Melbourne
5515 SE 14th Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
17
$875 - 999
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
15
$700 - 1,200
Lyn Crossing
2000 Meadow Chase Lane Des Moines, IA
1 - 4 BR | Ask for Availability
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Air Conditioning
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42
$975 - 1,075
Broadway Heights
Deal
4216 E 50th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$765 - 1,518
Rosemont Place
2202 Se Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$762 - 1,364
Somerset
6620 SE 5th Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
25
$1,065 - 1,501
Ballyard Lofts
Deal
350 SW 2nd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
32
$803 - 1,066
Sutton Hill
2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
6
$1,200 - 1,550
The Winford
851 19Th St. Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
54
$828 - 1,181
Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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23
$1,133 - 1,477
City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
4
$895 - 985
Madison Flats
1720 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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In Unit Laundry
Columbus Park
1
$695
2820 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
1
$675 - 725
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,050
King Ave
1916 King Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
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$775 - 925
Crossroad Apartments
3710-3720 57th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$815
$500 Off 1st Months Rent!!! Apply Today Chad Estates
6316 Urbandale Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$575
Bancroft Acorns - 712
712 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$950
4004 University
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$687 - 800
Brick Row Apartments
1075 33rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
2
$1,095
The Lyon | Furnished Studio
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
2
$1,147
The Lyon | 1 Bedroom Deluxe
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Oct. 16, 2026
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East Village
1
$750 - 850
Quarters On 9th
5209 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$695 - 795
Garden Court
3700 Martin Luther King Blvd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$897 - 997
Cypress 1 (east Ridge)
3913 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 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 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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