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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

241 - 251 of 251 Results
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$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
$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
50
$650 - 965
The Grove At Hickman - Now Offering $500 Off The First Month Rent When You Look And Lease!
2400 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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
6
$1,025
1118 26th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Drake University
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
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$1,195
4823 NW Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
$1,050 - 1,200
Fourth + Court
420 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
Luxury
Short-term
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
$875 - 1,175
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
Luxury
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 251 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 696 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 2,428 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 3,157 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. Drake University
  3. College
  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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15
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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, Drake university, College, Sherman hill, East village
Euclid Heights 29
Drake University 11
College 10
Sherman Hill 10
East Village 8
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