Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Des Moines
March 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $897 |  up 5.78% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,174 | up 7.61% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,564 | up 4.48% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,350 | No change |
Median rent as of March 15, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 68 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 remained the same at $897, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 2.09% to $1,174.
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Apartments for Rent
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Must-see$979–$1,484
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$700–$750
Studio Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$774–$1,339
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,303
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,040
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$815–$1,395
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$995–$1,795
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,163–$4,324
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$885–$1,095
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$947–$1,347
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,047–$1,297
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$985–$1,240
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,099–$2,489
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$847–$1,150
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,700
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$2,795
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$1,330–$1,815
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$945–$950
Studio Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines