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Apartments Under $1,200 in Des Moines, IA

211 - 221 of 221 Results
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$795 - 820
The Jefferson
3712 SE 14th St #7 Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
Storage
1
$900 - 950
Iowa Stanton Llc
2200 Stanton Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
McKinley Heights
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$500 - 635
East Village Park Apartments
1400 E Walnut Street, #100 Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Capitol East
2
$1,095
The Lyon | Furnished Studio
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
East Village
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$1,195
The Lyon | Furnished Standard 1 Bedroom
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
East Village
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$525 - 575
2931 Kingman Blvd
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Drake
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$850
The Jefferson | 2-bedroom With Balcony
3722 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
The Lyon | Furnished Standard 1 Bedroom
660 E 5th St Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
East Village
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$775
618 Bancroft
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,050 - 1,200
Fourth + Court
420 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Short-term
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
$875 - 1,175
Harbach Lofts
300 SW 5Th Street Des Moines, IA
Studio - 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 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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