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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $785 |  down 1.51% |
| 1 Bedroom | $875 |  up 0.57% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | up 4.29% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,385 | up 2.59% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823 | up 7.55% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 558 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 decreased by 2.48% to $785, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $875.
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PadMapper has 558 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 65 studio apartments, 183 one-bedroom apartments, 193 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$815–$1,070
1 Bedroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$825
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$825
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$825
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$825
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$835–$1,315
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$836–$1,274
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$845
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
$850–$1,400
2–4 Bedrooms Apartments ·  Des Moines, IA
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Valley High Manor, Des Moines
$850–$1,300
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$855
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$855
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$860–$885
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Douglas Acres, Des Moines
$860
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$860–$885
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$865
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Valley High Manor, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago