Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Des Moines
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $897 |  down 0.11% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,097 | down 8.35% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,646 |  up 15.51% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,350 | No change |
Median rent as of August 2, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 56 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 0.11% to $897, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.79% to $1,097.
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Apartments for Rent
Rent
Length
Bedrooms
20 Results
Must-see$1,095–$1,519
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$800–$900
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,143–$1,920
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,157–$2,621
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$995–$1,297
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$947–$1,247
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,995
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
17 Hours Ago
$897–$1,697
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,695
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$765–$1,005
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$815–$1,395
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,750
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
$860
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$947–$1,297
1 Bedroom Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$695–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$995–$1,585
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines