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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

151 - 180 of 245 Results
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$1,095
3605 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Watrous Park
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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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$925
2427 Welbeck RD
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$575
3103 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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College
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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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$611
Clover Creek | Standard Studio *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
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Euclid Heights
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$776
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3111 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$868
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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$1,195
Two Bedroom, One Bathroom Home With Partially Fenced Back Yard
2327 Amherst St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Union Park
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$685
Clover Creek | Standard 1-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
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Euclid Heights
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$615
Highland Park Apartments; Renovated Standard 1 Bedroom Unit
1200 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 21, 2025
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$868
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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$900
3505 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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Glen Echo
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$1,200
4801/4803 SW 14th Street
Des Mones, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$775
4100 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$825 - 995
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$950
Forest Avenue Village - Now Leasing For 2026!!
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Jun. 14, 2026
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Drake
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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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$900
4001 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$611
Clover Creek | Standard Studio *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$776
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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$599 - 850
The View On Douglas
5626 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 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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$775
Bryn Mawr
511 29th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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College
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$685
Clover Creek | Standard 1-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$1,195
1540 E Pleasant View Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
Alta Casa - A Modern Hideaway!
3927 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
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$868
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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$666 - 1,097
The Ivy I
211 E Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$611
Clover Creek | Standard Studio *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
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Euclid Heights
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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 2,438 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 2,747 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,428 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 393, 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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