Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $1200
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Rent specials Only 2 units leftStudio $999+1 bd $1,197+Base rent210 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rent specials 22 units available1 bd $887+2 bd $938+3 bd $1,192+Base rent6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specialsStudio $1,085+Base rent1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Rent specials 5 units availableStudio $981+Base rent200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly
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Rent specials 6 units availableStudio $1,006+1 bd $1,151+Base rent2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rent specialsStudio $889+1 bd $1,000+Base rent3.5 (14)100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,021+Base rent4.5 (40)5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $645+2 bd $653+Base rent4.0 (11)5528 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials 8 units available2 bd $771+Base rent2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Rent specials RewardsStudio $995Base rent4.0 (1)1601-1619 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials 10 units availableStudio $1,059+1 bd $1,140+Base rent4.5 (22)103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,101Base rent922 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $795+Base rent3.5 (6)5528 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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11 units available1 bd $845+2 bd $889+Base rent2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320Apply online • Pet friendly
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Rent specials1 bd $1,071+Base rent4.5 (31)1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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17 units available1 bd $8452 bd $800+Base rent4.0 (16)433 E Philip, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials RewardsStudio $1,075+Base rent4Th & Court, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 3 units leftStudio $9371 bd $980Base rent240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $745+2 bd $890+3 bd $1,030+Base rent3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $999+1 bd $999+Base rent606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $976+2 bd $1,200Base rent4216 E 50Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials 4 units available1 bd $869+Base rent712 SE 6Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $799+Base rent500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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11 units available1 bd $8502 bd $850+Base rent4.0 (21)5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,016Base rent350 SW 2Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Des Moines, IA last updated?
Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.
What are the best apartments in Des Moines, IA?
The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are: The Equitable Building, LINC at Gray's Station, Somerset, The Deco and Velocity.
What type of rental buildings are in Des Moines, IA?
In Des Moines, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Des Moines's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.
Renting apartments in Des Moines, IA under $1,200
Searching for apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Des Moines, IA, where the average rent is $1,018 per month, there are 473 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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