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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Des Moines, IA

1,531 Rentals
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  3. 1 BED
    $597+
    2 BEDS
    $647+
    3 BEDS
    $947+

    The Aspen

    1646 Hull Ave E, Des Moines, IA 50313
  12. Price Drop. $289 Off
    1 BED
    $950+
    2 BEDS
    $909+
    3 BEDS
    $1,100+

    Broadway Heights

    4282 E 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
  13. 1 BED
    $875+
    2 BEDS
    $960+
    3 BEDS
    $1,150+

    Southbrook Green

    1516 Evergreen Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
  17. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $725+
    1 BED
    $799+
    2 BEDS
    $995+

    Pleasant Court

    708-716 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  19. STUDIO
    $650

    The Eddy

    1120 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
  28. STUDIO
    $600+
    3 BEDS
    $1,100+

    Village Green

    1042 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  36. 2 BEDS
    $825

    Nelson LLC

    1114-1124 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
  38. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,000+
    2 BEDS
    $1,028+

    Riverwood

    660 N Pleasant Hill Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
  40. Price Drop. $302 Off
    2 BEDS
    $650+
    3 BEDS
    $736+

    Lillis Lofts

    6313 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Living & Renting in Des Moines

Des Moines at a Glance

Average Rent

$992
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Des Moines
3

School Rating

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Schools in Des Moines
31

Some Transit

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Transportation in Des Moines
45

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Des Moines

Renting in Des Moines

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Des Moines

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Getting Around Des Moines

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
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Saydel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
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North High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,458 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Hoover High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mccombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
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Brody Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
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Cattell Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
322 Students

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