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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $785 |  down 1.51% |
| 1 Bedroom | $875 |  up 0.57% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | up 4.29% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,385 | up 2.59% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823 | up 7.55% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 558 listings in Des Moines to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Des Moines median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 2.48% to $785, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $875.
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PadMapper has 558 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 65 studio apartments, 183 one-bedroom apartments, 193 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Des Moines IA Luxury Apartments for Rent
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$1,050–$1,850
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Carpenter, Des Moines
$1,850
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,850
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,850
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,800
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,800
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,795
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,795
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,095–$1,750
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,097–$1,747
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$890–$1,715
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,700
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
9 Hours Ago
$1,700
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Meredith, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,700
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,700
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$797–$1,697
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$1,695
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,695
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Accent, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,695
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,335–$1,685
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines