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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

181 - 210 of 221 Results
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$1,017
Prairie Winds Apartments
2207 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Income Restricted
Section 8
21
$725 - 979
Wakonda Village Apartments & Manor
4.0
1800 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
$1,135
Jordan Creek - 590
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Feb. 3, 2025
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Wistful Vista
$1,105 - 1,145
Jordan Creek - 570
6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Wistful Vista
12
$650 - 670
Stewart Park Apartments
1401 E Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
11
$ Ask - 1,010
Park Winds
3608 E. Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Income Restricted
Section 8
17
$875 - 999
Riverpoint Lofts
340 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
$700 - 925
The Ridges
3.4
7201 SE 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Somerset
8
$925 - 1,500
219 Grand Apartments
219 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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In Unit Laundry
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Fitness Center
7
$1,025
Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Disability Access
Indianola Hills
32
$750 - 1,037
Sutton Hill
Deal
2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
4
$895 - 985
Madison Flats
1720 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
Surface Parking
In Unit Laundry
Columbus Park
14
$635 - 770
Plaza View Apartments
6239 Southeast 5th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Somerset
5
$710
Capitol Heights Apartments
1424 E Walnut Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Capitol East
7
$995
805/807 Watrous Duplex 1
805 SE Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Surface Parking
Storage
Watrous Park
18
$725
2136 Lyon St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Capitol Heights
7
$825
Welbeck Rd 2 Bed 1 Bath Remodeled Units
2411 Welbeck Rd Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Storage
Euclid Heights
11
$850
Meredith Homes
3716 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
7
$660 - 785
Community Homes
5301/5307 Sw 9th Street Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Heat Included
Income Restricted
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
30
$919 - 1,252
Rowat Lofts
601 E Vine Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
9
$799
1400 East Walnut
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
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
1
$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Detached Garage!
613 Boyd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Union Park
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
2
$900
1525 17Th Street
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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House
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
6
$1,100
1428 Idaho St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Capitol Park
3
$810 - 835
219 4th St
Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
13
$612 - 650
Des Moines Street Village
1415-1441 Des Moines St. Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Capitol East
1
$795 - 820
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St #7 Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
1
$1,025
3312 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA
2 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 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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