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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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$875–$1,085
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,075
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$795–$1,070
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Watrous South, Des Moines
$950–$1,050
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$995–$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$850–$1,050
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,050
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,050
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,050
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$899–$1,049
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,020–$1,095
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,040
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$725–$1,025
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,013–$1,371
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Meredith, Des Moines
$886–$1,596
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Meredith, Des Moines
$725–$1,310
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$675–$1,000
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,000
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$807–$997
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines