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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