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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA under $1200

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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $730
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Harrington

    4.5 (2)
    677 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $710
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Evergreen Trail

    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Public Transportation
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,150
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Hilltop Apartments

    3722 Hubbel Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $975
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Hilltop I

    4.5 (5)
    3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $942
    Base rent
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    Eagle View Lofts

    712 SE 6Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $785
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Community Homes

    4.5 (2)
    5301/5307 SW 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • Only 3 units left
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    Income restricted
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    Frank Smith Center

    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
  • 14 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East III

    4.0 (5)
    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $995
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Union At Rivers Edge

    1600 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
  • 10 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $920
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East I

    4.0 (3)
    3560 E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 1710 High Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    1 bd $1,110
    2 bd $1,110
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    High Street Brickstone

    1710 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Des Moines Street Village

    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Fitness center • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 7 units available
    1 bd $644
    2 bd $773
    3 bd $893
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Sixth Avenue Flats

    3.5 (5)
    1230 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $485
    2 bd $565
    Base rent Income restricted
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    MLK Brickstone

    1039 19Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
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  • 3 bd $1,100
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Meredith Homes

    3.5 (3)
    4901 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Parking • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $485
    2 bd $1,093
    Base rent Income restricted
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    MLK Brickstone II

    1051 19Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
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    Sevastopol Station

    1938 SE 6Th, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 6000(D,E) SW Creston Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    4 units available
    1 bd $850
    3 bd $1,175
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Deer Ridge VI

    3.5 (9)
    6000(D,E) SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 6000(A-C) SW Creston Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    7 units available
    1 bd $850
    2 bd $960
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Deer Ridge V

    3.5 (6)
    6000(A-C) SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
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  • 6009(C,D) SW Creston Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    10 units available
    1 bd $850
    2 bd $950
    3 bd $1,175+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Deer Ridge IV

    4.0 (5)
    6009(C,D) SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 3560(C) E. Douglas Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    9 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $920
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East II

    5.0 (1)
    3560(C) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 6009B, 6007 SW Creston Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    2 bd $950
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Deer Ridge III

    4.0 (4)
    6009B, 6007 SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
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  • 6009A SW Creston Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $950
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Deer Ridge II

    4.5 (2)
    6009A SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 3560(E) E. Douglas Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    11 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East IV

    3.5 (1)
    3560(E) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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When were prices and availability in Des Moines, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 16 Oct 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, The Deco, Soll 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.