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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

121 - 150 of 245 Results
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$1,145
108 Mckinley Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$900
912 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
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$725
3225 5Th Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 18, 2025
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$900
1604 16th St Unit 3
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Mondamin Presidential
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$650 - 825
Greenwood
4215 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$550
1464 E 14th St, Dsm
1464 East 14th Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
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$1,200
443 Hart Ave
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Jordan Park
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$1,100
Yocum
3438 11-plex 3434 4-plex 3414 Parking Lot University Ave 3436 University 1145 35th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 27, 2025
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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 | Dec. 17, 2025
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$675 - 725
Harrington
677 16Th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$765
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 1,100
1201 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 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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$775
1040 9th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cheatom Park
15
$1,075
3422 SW 8Th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 14, 2026
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Watrous Park
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$585 - 995
Brickstone Apartments
2910 Arnold Rd Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$800
1604 16th St Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Mondamin Presidential
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$1,175
4812 Lakeview Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Waveland Park
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$1,050
3145 SW 12th Pl
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$700
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607
3607 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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North Of Grand
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$850
5008 Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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Ingersoll Park
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$775 - 895
Magnolia Park
40 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$875
3807 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$1,050
1013 1/2 Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
402 E Pleasantview Dr
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$970 - 1,080
Rowat Lofts Apartments
601 E Vine St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Dec. 23, 2025
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$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Deck
3812 Center St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 30, 2025
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$850
4200 Knob Hill Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
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$947
Cypress 2
4214 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$795
3119 Grand 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 245 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 692 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 2,437 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 3,135 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. College
  3. Drake University
  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 $1,050, with the majority falling between $630 and $1,620. Out of the 2,745 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,426 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, College, Drake university, Sherman hill, East village
Euclid Heights 29
College 11
Drake University 11
Sherman Hill 10
East Village 8
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