Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Des Moines
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 |  down 1.10% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,195 |  up 0.84% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,386 | down 13.21% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,350 | No change |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 78 listings in Downtown Des Moines to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Downtown Des Moines median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 1.42% to $900, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 0.84% to $1,195.
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Apartments for Rent
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Must-see$1,045–$1,509
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$705–$1,200
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$700–$750
Studio Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900–$1,325
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$3,034
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
23 Hours Ago
$895–$1,215
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,211–$1,626
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,097–$1,747
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,052–$2,589
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$847–$1,325
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,095–$1,750
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$695–$1,295
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,325–$1,970
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,185–$1,347
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,150
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$1,375–$1,665
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$925–$1,625
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,900
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,495
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago