Rent Trends for Apartments in Downtown Des Moines
September 2026
| Bedroom count | Downtown Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $848 |  down 5.46% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |  up 11.91% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,956 | up 7.24% |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,350 | No change |
Median rent as of September 27, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 46 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 increased by 0.36% to $848, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 0.64% to $1,250.
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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines Apartments for Rent
Rent
Length
Bedrooms
20 Results
Must-see$1,049–$1,459
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,224–$2,458
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$947
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,245–$1,750
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$745–$1,025
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$800–$850
Studio Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$953–$2,854
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$820–$1,295
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
$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–$1,195
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$795
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$695–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$855–$1,585
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$845–$1,510
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$1,295–$1,395
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,225–$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
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