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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

181 - 202 of 202 Results
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
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
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
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
7
$1,025
Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Disability Access
Indianola Hills
14
$635 - 770
Plaza View Apartments
6239 Southeast 5th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Somerset
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
Cat Friendly
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
11
$850
Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
7
$825
Welbeck Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled Units
2411 Welbeck Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Euclid Heights
$1,150 - 1,215
Jordan Creek - 570
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Aug. 31, 2026
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Wistful Vista
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
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
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
6
$1,100
1428 Idaho St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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House
Capitol Park
2
$900
1525 17Th Street
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
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
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
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
1
$525 - 575
2931 Kingman Blvd
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Drake
$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
Luxury
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 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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