Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Des Moines
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $813 |  down 10.66% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,095 | down 8.52% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,496 | down 6.21% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,350 | No change |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 72 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 3.67% to $813, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 5.19% to $1,095.
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Apartments for Rent
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24 Results
Must-see$1,009–$1,439
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$1,100–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom 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
$4,310
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
10 Hours Ago
$1,100–$1,200
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$725–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,368–$1,875
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,300
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
6 Hours Ago
$1,017–$2,749
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$995–$1,695
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$997–$1,297
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$895–$1,275
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$700–$900
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$895–$1,155
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900–$1,425
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,047–$1,297
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$810
Studio Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,875
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$735–$1,339
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines