Get to know
Des Moines
567
APARTMENTS
20
NEIGHBORHOODS
Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 |  up 3.33% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000 |  down 3.85% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | up 0.37% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,723 | down 4.01% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 567 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 increased by 3.33% to $775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
Cities Near Des Moines
Top Neighborhoods in Des Moines
Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Des Moines
PadMapper has 567 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 168 one-bedroom apartments, 202 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
We have options to filter by price, bedroom count, bathroom count, long-term or short-term, housing type, pet friendly, no broker fee, and you can search for an apartment by custom keywords.
Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments for Rent
Rent
Length
Bedrooms
Save
347 Results
$725–$850
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$725–$1,025
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Union Park, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$725
Studio Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$725
1 Bedroom Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$725
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$730
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$731–$1,228
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$735–$1,339
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$735
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$745
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
1 Hour Ago
$745–$785
2 Bedrooms Apartments · South Park, Des Moines
$750–$870
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$750
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$750
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$750–$1,100
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$750
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines