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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

151 - 180 of 190 Results
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$700
3807 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$1,050
King Ave
1916 King Ave Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
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$845
Birch Apartments
3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$759 - 925
The Oaks
6239 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
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$900
Tonawanda Apartments
432 Tonawanda Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$795 - 895
The Woods
2525-2535 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$999 - 1,200
Ua Station
2211 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Nov. 1, 2026
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Greenwood Historic
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$575
Highland Park Apartments | Studio
1306 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Oct. 14, 2026
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$1,025
Affordable 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Rental Home!
1329 Fremont St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
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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
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$815
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$775 - 925
Crossroad Apartments
3710-3720 57th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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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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$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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$1,195
The Lyon | Furnished Standard 1 Bedroom
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | 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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$1,175
Meadow Court Apartments
2000 Meadow Ct Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 2, 2026
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$1,100
Charming 2br Home In Highland Park Des Moines Coming Soon!
3633 Bowdoin St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 5, 2026
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Columbia Heights
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$947
The Lyon | Standard 1 Bedroom Floors 5-11
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
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$947
The Lyon | Standard 1 Bedroom Floors 5-11
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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East Village
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$675 - 725
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$695
2820 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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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
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$1,100 - 1,195
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$782
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3105 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 30, 2026
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Euclid Heights
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$825 - 1,150
Woodland Avenue Brickstone
1500 Woodland Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Sherman Hill
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$925 - 1,500
219 Grand Apartments
219 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
$1,095 - 1,225
Jordan Creek - 590
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
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Wistful Vista
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$1,025
Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Indianola Hills
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 190 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
Altoona, IA
Norwalk, IA
Grimes, 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 199 +1.01%
Ankeny, IA 34 +1.02%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.0%
Urbandale, IA 16 +0.99%
Waukee, IA 7 +0.97%
Indianola, IA 7 +0.96%
Altoona, IA 6 +0.8%
Norwalk, IA 5 +1.0%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.21%
Johnston, IA 4 +1.02%

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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