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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
March 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $795 | No change |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,049 |  up 0.19% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,375 | up 3.77% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,695 |  down 2.47% |
Median rent as of March 15, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 537 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 remained the same at $795, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 537 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 62 studio apartments, 174 one-bedroom apartments, 189 two-bedroom apartments, 42 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Des Moines IA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$890
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$890
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$895–$950
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$895
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$895–$945
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$899–$1,049
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$900
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$922
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA