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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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$875
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$875
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$885
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
$886–$1,627
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Meredith, Des Moines
$890–$1,750
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$890–$1,175
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$890
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$892–$1,214
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Meredith, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
4 Hours Ago
$895–$950
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$895
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Waveland Park, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900–$1,325
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$910
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$920–$995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines