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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

151 - 180 of 221 Results
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$695
Bell Terrace Apartments
2701-2715 SW 23rd St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$800
Casady Apartments
1910-1914 Casady Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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1
$850 - 1,085
Ingersoll Flats
2714 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$250 - 875
4804 SW 6th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$747
The Jefferson | Renovated 2-bedroom
3716 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,095
3940 40th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Glen Echo
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$850
1048 19th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$777
The Jefferson | 2-bedroom With Balcony
3726 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$650
2820 Cottage Grv
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
Drake Townhomes
1218 34th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$1,195
2100 E Caulder Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Windsor Park
0
$995 - 1,195
Tempo East Village
317 E 6th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$1,045
2425 Welbeck Rd
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$765 - 820
Chad Estates
6316 Urbandale Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Westover
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$1,125
Great Two Bedroom Duplex On Urbandale Avenue!
3810 Urbandale Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$795 - 995
Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
Beaverdale! 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Detached Garage
3605 38th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Glen Echo
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$900
Tonawanda Apartments
432 Tonawanda Dr Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Oaks
0
$747
The Jefferson | Renovated 2-bedroom
3726 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$747
The Jefferson | Renovated 2-bedroom
3718 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 750
Southern Knolls (watrous)
1300 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$775 - 875
3700 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Euclid Heights
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$675
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Woodland Heights
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$997
The Lyon - Flats | Studio
444 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$897
The Lyon - Flats | Studio
444 Des Moines St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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East Village
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$828 - 1,181
Weston Park Apartments
4200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
4.0
1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,135
Jordan Creek - 590
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Feb. 3, 2025
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Wistful Vista
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$700 - 1,200
Lyn Crossing
2000 Meadow Chase Lane Des Moines, IA
1 - 4 BR | Ask for Availability
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Section 8
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 221 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 1,926 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 2,568 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 8
Sherman Hill 8
Euclid Heights 6
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