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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

211 - 228 of 228 Results
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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
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
29
$1,035
Crosswinds Apartments
1646 Hull Avenue E. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
15
$700 - 1,200
Lyn Crossing
2000 Meadow Chase Lane Des Moines, IA
1 - 4 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Disability Access
16
$895 - 1,160
Melbourne
5515 SE 14th Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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
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
$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
$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
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
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
$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
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 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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