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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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3D Tour
$762 - 1,364
Somerset
6620 SE 5th Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
$825 - 1,150
Woodland Avenue Brickstone
1500 Woodland Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Sherman Hill
24
$1,200 - 1,778
Station 121
121 12th Street Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
$1,120 - 1,165
Jordan Creek - 570
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | May. 17, 2026
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Wistful Vista
8
$925 - 1,500
219 Grand Apartments
219 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
7
$1,025
Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Disability Access
Indianola Hills
32
$803 - 1,066
Sutton Hill
2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
23
$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
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Income Restricted
Section 8
21
$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
4.0
1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
54
$828 - 1,181
Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
6
$1,200 - 1,550
The Winford
851 19Th St. Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
$1,155 - 1,185
Jordan Creek - 590
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Wistful Vista
17
$875 - 999
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
16
$895 - 1,160
Melbourne
5515 SE 14th Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
30
$919 - 1,252
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
7
$660 - 785
Community Homes
5301/5307 Sw 9th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
29
$765 - 1,518
Rosemont Place
2202 Se Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
11
$ Ask - 1,010
Park Winds
3608 E. Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Income Restricted
Section 8
13
$612 - 650
Des Moines Street Village
1415-1441 Des Moines St. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Capitol East
1
$645 - 820
Oakview Terrace Apartments
2901 Boston Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Section 8
Euclid Heights
1
$795 - 820
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St #7 Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
6
$1,100
1428 Idaho St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
2
$900
1525 17Th Street
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
1
$470 - 760
Bloomsbury Village
1440-1450 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Capitol East
10
$875 - 1,085
Ingersoll Flats - Urban Living!
2714 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
College
1
$750
The Kingston
1419 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Capitol East
1
$525 - 575
2931 Kingman Blvd
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Drake
1
$500 - 635
East Village Park Apartments
1400 E Walnut Street, #100 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Capitol East
$875 - 1,175
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
Luxury
$1,050 - 1,200
Fourth + Court
420 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Short-term
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 210 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 883 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 2,537 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 3,371 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 $36,000.

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. Sherman Hill

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

Welcome to the May 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 $980, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,830. Out of the 2,963 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,523 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 85% 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
Altoona, IA
Indianola, IA
Johnston, IA
Grimes, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA
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In May 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 351, 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 May M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 229 +1.02%
Ankeny, IA 33 +0.94%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +0.98%
Urbandale, IA 16 +0.97%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.05%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.18%
Johnston, IA 6 +1.03%
Grimes, IA 6 +0.87%
Pleasant Hill, IA 6 +1.03%
Waukee, IA 5 +1.11%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,062
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 70
Pet friendly 518
Utilities included 105
Furnished 16
Studio 129
1 Bedroom 276
2 Bedroom 336
Square footage 389 - 1,014

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Euclid heights, Drake university, Woodland heights, East village, Sherman hill
Euclid Heights 11
Drake University 11
Woodland Heights 10
East Village 9
Sherman Hill 8
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