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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.
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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.
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Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$750
Studio · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$760
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$765–$995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · River Bend, Des Moines
$765–$875
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$775–$795
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
$775
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$775–$875
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$775–$900
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$775
Studio Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$775
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$775
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Mondamin Presidential, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$775
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$785–$1,150
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$790–$1,433
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$790–$1,305
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$795
1 Bedroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
$795
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
$795
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
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