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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

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$1,200 - 1,550
The Winford
851 19Th St. Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
36
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$725 - 1,175
Windsor Terrace Apartments (Windsor Terrace Des Moines LLC)
3333 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Dishwasher
College
7
$715
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 131 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 343 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 142 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$575 - 625
The Eddy
1120 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Waveland Park
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$749 - 799
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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16
$900 - 1,025
Van Cruz Apartments
702 20th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
4
$680
The Gables
1621 9th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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River Bend
9
$1,035 - 1,090
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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10
$860
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
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$1,025 - 1,095
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$675
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments
3323 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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College
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$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 1, 2024
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$700
Waveland Place Apartments
4539 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Waveland Park
7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 237 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 136 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 346 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$695
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 253 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 353 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 355 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$850
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 143 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 242 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 241 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$825
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$985
East Side Duplex 2 Bdrm
4158 E Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Brook Run
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$850
Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ingersoll Park
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 223 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 541 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 1,907 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 2,801 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. East Village
  2. Capitol East
  3. Drake University
  4. Woodland Heights
  5. Somerset

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

Welcome to the November 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 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
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines stands at $900, with the majority falling between $630 and $1,430. Out of the 2,171 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,987 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 92% 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
Clive, IA
Indianola, IA
Grimes, IA
Altoona, IA
Johnston, IA
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In November 2024, 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 368, 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 November M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA 198 +1.1%
West Des Moines, IA 33 +1.1%
Ankeny, IA 22 +1.1%
Urbandale, IA 13 +1.09%
Clive, IA 11 +1.1%
Indianola, IA 9 +1.19%
Grimes, IA 6 +1.19%
Altoona, IA 6 +1.11%
Johnston, IA 5 +0.97%
Waukee, IA 5 +1.09%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 5,189
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 4
Pet friendly 545
Utilities included 114
Furnished 10
Studio 121
1 Bedroom 232
2 Bedroom 332
Square footage 306 - 1,000

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods East village, Capitol east, Drake university, Woodland heights, Somerset
East Village 11
Capitol East 10
Drake University 9
Woodland Heights 7
Somerset 5
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