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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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$895–$1,275
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$895–$1,155
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$895
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$895
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$897–$1,497
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$897–$1,015
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Prospect Park, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$900–$1,425
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$925–$1,049
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$925
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Prospect Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$925
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$925
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Village, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago