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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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$925–$1,150
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$925–$1,625
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$925–$1,220
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$925
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Village, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$940–$945
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$945
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$945
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Grays Lake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$947
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$947
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
$950–$1,000
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$950
1 Bedroom Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$955
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$975
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$975
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$975
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$980–$1,460
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$980–$1,510
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines