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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$750
6920 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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South Fort Des Moines
2
$825 - 1,125
Forest Avenue Village - One Month Free Or Reduced Rent Available On All Vacant Units!
3201 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Drake
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$775 - 950
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
0
$575
Highland Park Apartments | Studio
1306 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,195
Two Bedroom Near The Iowa State Fairgrounds!
2915 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Mar. 6, 2026
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House
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$900
4001 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
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$1,145 - 1,195
1761-1763 E Lacona Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Dishwasher
42
$975 - 1,075
Broadway Heights
Deal
4216 E 50th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
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$615
Highland Park Apartments; Renovated Standard 1 Bedroom Unit
1200 E Seneca Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$777
Clover Creek | Standard 2-bedroom *
3211 30th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Feb. 20, 2026
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Euclid Heights
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$825 - 850
3505 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Glen Echo
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$635 - 770
Plaza View Apartments
6239 Southeast 5th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
Air Conditioning
Somerset
4
$895 - 985
Madison Flats
1720 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
Columbus Park
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$1,025
Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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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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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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
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
12
$650 - 670
Stewart Park Apartments
1401 E Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
23
$1,133 - 1,477
City Square Lofts
240 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
$1,125 - 1,165
Jordan Creek - 570
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Wistful Vista
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$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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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In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
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
17
$875 - 999
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
$1,155 - 1,185
Jordan Creek - 590
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Wistful Vista
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$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
30
$919 - 1,252
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 228 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 854 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 2,510 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 3,095 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. Drake University
  2. Euclid Heights
  3. East Village
  4. College
  5. Woodland Heights

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

Welcome to the February 2026 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 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 $1,040, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,740. Out of the 2,873 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 2,497 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 87% 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
Altoona, IA
Adel, IA
Waukee, IA
Johnston, IA
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In February 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 374, 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 February M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 217 +0.91%
West Des Moines, IA 32 +0.96%
Ankeny, IA 30 +0.97%
Urbandale, IA 15 +0.95%
Indianola, IA 11 +0.88%
Altoona, IA 7 +1.0%
Adel, IA 6 +1.14%
Waukee, IA 6 +0.91%
Johnston, IA 6 +0.94%
Grimes, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 7,005
Top amenities Dishwasher, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 52
Pet friendly 622
Utilities included 94
Furnished 5
Studio 188
1 Bedroom 248
2 Bedroom 311
Square footage 287 - 1,012

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Drake university, Euclid heights, East village, College, Woodland heights
Drake University 13
Euclid Heights 12
East Village 10
College 10
Woodland Heights 9
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