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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

151 - 180 of 228 Results
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$700 - 839
The Oaks
6239 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
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$995
Clemens Building
200 10th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
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$795
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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$1,100 - 1,190
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$777
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$750
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,095
Two Bedroom Home With Partially Fenced Yard!
854 Buchanan St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Mar. 6, 2026
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Downtown Des Moines
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$775 - 895
Woodland Meadows.
3315 E 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$800
614 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
The Lyon | Furnished Standard 1 Bedroom
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Mar. 20, 2026
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East Village
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$900
4001 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
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$1,195
Two Bedroom Near The Iowa State Fairgrounds!
2915 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Mar. 6, 2026
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$750
6920 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
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$825 - 1,125
Forest Avenue Village - One Month Free Or Reduced Rent Available On All Vacant Units!
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$775 - 950
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$575
Highland Park Apartments | Studio
1306 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$815
Come Apply Today! Affordable Des Moines Living: 2 Bed + 1 Bath At Eastbrook Terrace
4151 E University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$625
Forest Ave
601 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Park Forest
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$600 - 700
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$750
3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home!
1364 Idaho St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 22, 2026
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Capitol Park
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$1,195
Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Home With Detached Garage!
3927 8th Pl Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Mar. 11, 2026
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$795
Bancroft
612 618 626 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$650 - 850
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,095
The Lyon | Furnished Studio
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$647
Highland Park Apartments; Renovated Deluxe 1 Bedroom Unit
1108 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$997
The Lyon | 1 Bedroom Deluxe
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Mar. 21, 2026
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East Village
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$897
The Lyon - Flats | Studio
444 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
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East Village
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$1,145
Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Duplex In Cul-de-sac Near Pioneer Park!
1749 E Lacona Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$800
Welcome To Franklin Field Senior Apartments, Affordable Living For Adults 55 And Older!
5250 Franklin Ave 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 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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