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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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$1,295
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Accent, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Pioneer Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,290
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
1 Hour Ago
$1,270
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$1,170–$1,270
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
$1,265
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Mondamin Presidential, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,250
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$995–$1,250
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Waveland Park, Des Moines
$1,250
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Union Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,245
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Martin - Hickman, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,245
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$900–$1,325
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$980–$1,460
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,211–$1,328
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,100–$1,200
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Accent, Des Moines
2 Days Ago