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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
March 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $795 | No change |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,049 |  up 0.19% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,375 | up 3.77% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,695 |  down 2.47% |
Median rent as of March 15, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 537 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 remained the same at $795, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 537 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 62 studio apartments, 174 one-bedroom apartments, 189 two-bedroom apartments, 42 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Des Moines IA Luxury Apartments for Rent
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$1,300
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Meredith, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,047–$1,297
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,295
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$1,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,295
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Village, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$833–$1,668
Studio–4 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$1,275
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Pioneer Park, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$1,270
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$1,110–$1,250
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$995–$1,250
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Waveland Park, Des Moines
$1,150–$1,250
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,250
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Martin - Hickman, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$774–$1,339
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,167–$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,245
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,245
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago