Apartments for Rent in Iowa under $1200
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1 bd $1,150+Base rent4.0 (51)604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $7401 bd $815Base rent3.5 (10)2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $895+1 bd $1,195+Base rent4.0 (1)1601 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $910Base rent4.0 (21)5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,133Base rent4.5 (18)1108 SW 11Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,150+Base rent4.0 (51)604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $8452 bd $920Base rent4.0 (16)433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA 50315Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $756+1 bd $847+2 bd $962+Base rent4.0 (299)2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,151+Base rent4.0 (85)6300 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,195+Base rent1501 Callaway Lane, Norwalk, IA 50211Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,195+Base rent210 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $908+1 bd $939+2 bd $1,004+Base rent3.0 (1)918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $675+2 bd $625+Base rent5.0 (1)701 E Pennington St, West Burlington, IA 52655Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,074+1 bd $1,100+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)902 E 1St Street, Ankeny, IA 50021Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $9951 bd $1,090Base rent5.0 (10)210 NW 2Nd Street, Waukee, IA 50263Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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1 bd $909+Base rent712 SE 6Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $833+1 bd $1,193+Base rent5.0 (2)1414 Adventureland Drive Suite 4111, Altoona, IA 50009Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $893+2 bd $1,176+Base rent1000 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $750+2 bd $1,0003 bd $1,200Base rent4.0 (4)2040 Glass Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $940+Base rent1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $7101 bd $7702 bd $925+Base rent4.5 (12)605 W. 53Rd St., Davenport, IA 52806Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,154+Base rent4.5 (22)103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,024+2 bd $961+Base rent8714 Meredith Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $890+2 bd $1,035Total monthly cost4.5 (28)4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $671+1 bd $967+2 bd $1,186+Base rent615-619 17Th Ave. NW, Altoona, IA 50009Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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When were prices and availability in Iowa last updated?
Prices and availability in Iowa were last updated on 10 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in Iowa?
The best apartments in Iowa are: The Equitable Building, Grand Colony, High Street Lofts, Sunburst Apts and 92West.
What type of rental buildings are in Iowa?
In Iowa 28% of the housing is rented out compared to 72% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Iowa's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 31% are single-family rentals.
Search for apartments in Iowa under $1,200
There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Iowa, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.
The perfect $1,200 rental near you
Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Iowa. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 454 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Iowa for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.