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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $796 |  down 0.13% |
| 1 Bedroom | $885 |  up 1.72% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,080 | up 1.31% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,385 | down 0.72% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823 | up 7.55% |
Median rent as of May 10, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 552 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 increased by 1.40% to $796, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 1.14% to $885.
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PadMapper has 552 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 64 studio apartments, 182 one-bedroom apartments, 196 two-bedroom apartments, 47 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Must-see$1,210–$1,509
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$797–$1,400
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$860
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$870–$1,595
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$850–$1,300
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$890–$1,750
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$695–$1,200
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$1,200–$1,610
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$815
Studio Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
$895–$950
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,025–$1,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$1,595
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Accent, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$900–$1,325
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$700–$750
Studio Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,100–$1,200
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$1,595
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$1,025
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,025
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,445
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago