Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Des Moines
December 2025
| Bedroom count | Downtown Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $903 |  up 3.20% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |  down 3.76% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,597 | down 5.28% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,350 | No change |
Median rent as of December 7, 2025
This December, 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 $903, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 3.68% to $1,203.
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Apartments for Rent
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$900–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$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
$695–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,095–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$997–$1,297
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,174–$1,891
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$927–$2,650
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$910–$1,250
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,100–$1,200
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$950–$1,720
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,189–$1,818
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,295–$1,740
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$885–$1,450
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,000
Studio Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,950
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,900
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$509–$768
1 Bedroom Apartments · River Bend, Des Moines
$797–$1,597
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
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