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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