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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$945
1 Bedroom Home With Garage!
3840 15th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 21, 2026
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$745
Welbeck Apartments
2411 Welbeck Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,100 - 1,160
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Sep. 7, 2026
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East Village
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$925
Cotton Wood
2110 26th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 20, 2026
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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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$875
The Oaks
6239 SE 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2026
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Somerset
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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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$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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$790
Brick Row Apartments
1075 33rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$900
800 Broad Street, Unit 2
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$747
Clover Creek | Standard 1-bedroom *
2907 Boston Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 21, 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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$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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$650 - 850
Quarters On 9th
5209 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$747
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3201 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 21, 2026
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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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$897 - 997
Cypress 1 (east Ridge)
3913 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 17, 2026
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$765 - 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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$775 - 950
Crossroad Apartments
3710-3720 57th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$950
4004 University
Des Moines, IA
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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$997
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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$997
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 - 899
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,065
2 Bedroom With Bonus Rec Space In Basement!
103 Loomis Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
4.0
1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195 - 1,225
Jordan Creek - 590
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,035
Crosswinds Apartments
1646 Hull Avenue E. 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 202 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 814 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 2,413 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 3,352 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. Woodland Heights
  3. Euclid Heights
  4. Drake University
  5. College

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

Welcome to the August 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 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
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $1,000, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,690. Out of the 3,036 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,404 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 79% 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
Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
Altoona, IA
Johnston, IA
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In August 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 333, 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 August M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 209 +1.03%
Ankeny, IA 35 +1.01%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.05%
Urbandale, IA 16 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.02%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.07%
Waukee, IA 6 +1.03%
Altoona, IA 5 +1.03%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.12%
Norwalk, IA 5 +1.03%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,092
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 55
Pet friendly 549
Utilities included 80
Furnished 17
Studio 113
1 Bedroom 285
2 Bedroom 319
Square footage 354 - 991

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods East village, Woodland heights, Euclid heights, Drake university, College
East Village 11
Woodland Heights 11
Euclid Heights 11
Drake University 10
College 8
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