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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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$1,350
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,185–$1,347
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,345
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$695–$1,335
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$847–$1,325
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$835–$1,315
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$850–$1,300
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,300
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$1,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Meredith, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,300
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Meredith, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,195–$1,295
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
$695–$1,295
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,295
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$1,295
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$1,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
$1,295
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,295
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fairmont Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago