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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
February 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 |  up 2.92% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 |  down 0.34% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,031 | down 1.72% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | down 0.74% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,725 | down 5.38% |
Median rent as of February 1, 2026
This February, we've analyzed our 557 listings in Des Moines to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Des Moines median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment remained the same at $775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 557 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 64 studio apartments, 162 one-bedroom apartments, 205 two-bedroom apartments, 58 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Must-see$999–$1,439
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$826–$1,668
Studio–4 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$897–$1,497
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$509–$768
1 Bedroom Apartments · River Bend, Des Moines
$1,125–$1,550
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$815–$920
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Carpenter, Des Moines
$1,100–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$700–$900
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$795–$1,310
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$897–$1,015
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Prospect Park, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,125–$1,600
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
2 Days Ago
$850–$1,300
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$950–$975
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$2,303
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,095
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Accent, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,040
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago