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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

1 - 30 of 223 Results
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$918 - 1,174
The Edge @ Grays Landing
Deal
406 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
10
$1,032 - 1,170
Vine Street Lofts
Deal
101 Second Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
14
$927 - 1,112
Metro Lofts
100 2nd Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
6
$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
3D Tour
$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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Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
College
7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2715 SW 23rd St Unit 355 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$625
The Eddy
1120 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Storage
Disability Access
Waveland Park
16
$900 - 1,025
Van Cruz Apartments
702 20th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
10
$860
Old Main Apartments
1217 24th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Section 8
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
2
$895
1534 Woodland Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Storage
Dishwasher
Sherman Hill
1
$1,035 - 1,090
915 Mulberry
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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17
$750 - 1,150
Gateway Hill- 1731 High St.
1731 High St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Sherman Hill
1
$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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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
1
$749
815 Boulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
1
$775
711 Bancroft
711 Bancroft St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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3
$700 - 750
Waveland Place Apartments
4539 University Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Waveland Park
7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 143 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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7
$825
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 242 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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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
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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1
$985
East Side Duplex 2 Bdrm
4158 E Hull Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Brook Run
7
$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2711 SW 23rd St Unit 142 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
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 241 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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$745
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701 SW 23rd St Unit 131 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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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 574 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 1,925 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 2,585 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. Capitol East
  2. East Village
  3. Woodland Heights
  4. Sherman Hill
  5. Euclid Heights

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

Welcome to the December 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 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 $620 $660 $700 $740 $780 $820 $860 $900 $940 $980 $1,020 $1,060 $1,100 $1,140 $1,180 $1,220 $1,260 $1,300 $1,340 $1,380
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 $1,440. Out of the 2,181 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Des Moines, 1,918 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
Clive, IA
Indianola, IA
Altoona, IA
Norwalk, IA
Waukee, IA
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In December 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 367, 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 172 +1.13%
West Des Moines, IA 30 +1.09%
Ankeny, IA 18 +1.15%
Urbandale, IA 12 +1.07%
Clive, IA 10 +1.12%
Indianola, IA 7 +1.21%
Altoona, IA 6 +1.0%
Norwalk, IA 5 +1.0%
Waukee, IA 5 +1.06%
Johnston, IA 5 +1.1%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 5,553
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Microwave, Garage Attached
Deals 22
Pet friendly 528
Utilities included 121
Furnished 11
Studio 117
1 Bedroom 262
2 Bedroom 340
Square footage 294 - 981

Where are Des Moines Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Capitol east, East village, Woodland heights, Sherman hill, Euclid heights
Capitol East 10
East Village 9
Woodland Heights 9
Sherman Hill 8
Euclid Heights 6
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