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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$700 - 820
$500 Off 1st Months Rent!!! Apply Today Chad Estates
6316 Urbandale Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$750 - 775
Crossroad Apartments
3710-3720 57th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$647
Clover Creek | Standard 1-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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Euclid Heights
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$850 - 1,150
Bryn Mawr
511 29th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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College
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$740 - 850
The Ridges
7201 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 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
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$945
1 Bedroom Home With Garage!
3840 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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$760
2820 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$675
Forest Ave
601 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 8, 2026
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Park Forest
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$845 - 925
The Oaks
6239 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$999 - 1,200
Ua Station
2211 University Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
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$895
The Woods
2525-2535 Clarkson Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,125
Beaverdale! 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Detached Garage
3605 38th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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Glen Echo
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$1,200
2 Bedroom House - Rent Special!
341 E Leland Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 18, 2026
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Somerset
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$997
The Lyon | Standard 1 Bedroom Floors 5-11
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Jul. 29, 2026
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East Village
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$745
614 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$725
3710 56th
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$850
4100 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$700 - 960
Windsor Terrace Apartments | 1 Month Free With A 13 Month Lease
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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College
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$827
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 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 | Ask for Availability
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Sherman Hill
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$995
2 Bedroom Home With Hard Surface Flooring!
1718 22nd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Mondamin Presidential
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$650
Douglas Oaks
2829 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,095
Clemens Building
200 10th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
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$745
Welbeck Apartments
2411 Welbeck Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
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Euclid Heights
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$825 - 910
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
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$900
The Avalanche
1427 31st St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Drake
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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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$887 - 1,150
Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$925 - 1,500
219 Grand Apartments
219 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 203 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 775 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 2,340 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 3,251 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. Euclid Heights
  2. Drake University
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. East Village
  5. College

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

Welcome to the June 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 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 $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,630. Out of the 2,971 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,329 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 78% 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
Indianola, IA
Altoona, IA
Grimes, IA
Johnston, IA
Waukee, IA
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In June 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 341, 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 June M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 221 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +1.01%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.0%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.0%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.94%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 6 +0.94%
Pleasant Hill, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,175
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 54
Pet friendly 510
Utilities included 86
Furnished 16
Studio 120
1 Bedroom 288
2 Bedroom 326
Square footage 330 - 1,010

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, Woodland heights, East village, College
Euclid Heights 12
Drake University 12
Woodland Heights 10
East Village 9
College 9
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