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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
September 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $848 |  up 0.36% |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050 |  down 2.33% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | down 3.23% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,775 | down 0.56% |
Median rent as of September 27, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 563 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 0.24% to $848, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $820.
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PadMapper has 563 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 193 one-bedroom apartments, 203 two-bedroom apartments, 43 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Must-see$1,049–$1,459
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$947–$1,195
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$860
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$695–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$900–$1,300
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,610
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
$855–$1,585
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$900–$950
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$815
Studio Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
$1,225–$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,250
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$845–$1,510
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
3 Days Ago
$1,165
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$1,295–$1,395
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$900–$960
1 Bedroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$1,095
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$795
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$950
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,250
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago