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Apartments Under $1,200 in West Des Moines, IA

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120
3D Tour
$1,095 - 1,115
Fountains Apartments
4.4
5101 Hawthorne Drive West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Virtual Tour
Luxury
Air Conditioning
45
$721 - 1,291
Robin Hill
1.0
2000 Westown Pkwy. #37 West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Sep. 4, 2026
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
5
$995
Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota Dr West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
The Knolls
41
$885 - 1,642
Sun Prairie & Vista Court
Deal
5901 Vista Dr West Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Storage
71
$995 - 1,258
Mansions at Jordan Creek
2.6
355 88th St. West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Sep. 30, 2026
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Furnished
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
40
$1,019 - 1,419
ReNew Jordan Creek
210 S Prairie Vw West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
85
$805 - 1,311
Colonial Village
1.0
1340 42nd Street West Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 20, 2026
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Fitness Center
45
$776 - 1,152
Washington Manor
3.8
3901 Woodland Ave. West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Sep. 30, 2026
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Luxury
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Covered Parking
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55
$1,139 - 1,550
Strathmore Apartment Homes
1260 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Unit 13000 West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
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In Unit Laundry
29
$718 - 895
Woodland West
4403 Woodland Ave West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Sep. 30, 2026
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Covered Parking
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Fitness Center
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38
3D Tour
$940 - 1,300
TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View Drive West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
37
$849 - 1,108
Hamlet Apartments
Deal
2210 Ep True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
16
$1,050
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Independent Living Rental Community
2625 Vine St West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
12
$795 - 895
Clover Hills
820 12th St West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Mountain Place
20
$1,175 - 1,200
Woodland Place Apartments, Llc
4957 Woodland Ave West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
8
$800 - 825
Ashworth Apartments
1020 Ashworth Rd West Des Moins, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Mountain Place
11
$740
8602 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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17
$815 - 850
2132 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
2
$850 - 1,100
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments
1813 Bennett Dr West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
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Fitness Center
1
$845
4th Street Apartments
229 4th St West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Valley Junction
12
$850
West Glen Apartments
708 13th St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Oct. 16, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Mountain Place
1
$890
Valley Junction
309 8th St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Valley Junction
11
$910 - 1,020
Meadow Chase Apartments
5234 Boulder Drive West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Townhome
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
22
$910
Whisper Ridge
9005 Bridgewood Blvd West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
61
$727 - 1,040
The Flats Apartments
Deal
3000 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
55
$1,150 - 1,441
92West
1770 92nd Street West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$795
1114-1124 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Estates
0
$900
White Oak Manor
800 13th St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Mountain Place
15
$1,015
Artist Apartments
415 7th Street West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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9
$975 - 1,100
Park West
1155 Office Park Road West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 35 apartments under $1,200 in West Des Moines currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in West Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 135 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in West Des Moines.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in West Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 1,247 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in West Des Moines.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in West Des Moines?

Rentable.co has 1,311 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in West Des Moines.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in West Des Moines, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in West Des Moines based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $37,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in West Des Moines, IA?

  1. Mountain Place
  2. Ashworth Estates
  3. Ponderosa
  4. Clegg Park
  5. The Knolls

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

Welcome to the August 2026 West 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 West 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 West Des Moines and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in West Des Moines. Whether you're a student searching for affordable housing or a professional looking to rent on a budget, this report offers valuable information to help you find your ideal rental in West Des Moines.
0 10 20 30 40 <$900 $920 $960 $1,000 $1,040 $1,080 $1,120 $1,160 $1,200 $1,240 $1,280 $1,320 $1,360 $1,400 $1,440 $1,480
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines stands at $1,140, with the majority falling between $870 and $1,550. Out of the 1,833 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in West Des Moines, 1,104 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 60% of the total available one-bedroom units in West Des Moines.

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

Available apartments under $1,200 2,677
Top amenities Balcony/Deck/Patio, Refrigerator, Pool, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 20
Pet friendly 76
Utilities included 5
Studio 5
1 Bedroom 34
2 Bedroom 62
Square footage 619 - 1,442

Where are West Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Mountain place, Ashworth estates, Ponderosa, Clegg park, The knolls
Mountain Place 4
Ashworth Estates 3
Ponderosa 3
Clegg Park 2
The Knolls 2
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