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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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$825
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$825–$1,625
Studio–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$825
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$825–$875
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$830–$1,636
Studio–4 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$831–$1,103
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$835–$1,315
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$845–$995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Waterbury, Des Moines
$845
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$847–$947
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$848–$1,125
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Valley High Manor, Des Moines
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Waveland Park, Des Moines
$850–$1,200
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$850–$950
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$850
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$850
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$850
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago