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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 |  up 4.00% |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 |  down 2.83% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | No change |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,395 | down 0.21% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,795 | down 1.54% |
Median rent as of August 9, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 573 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 1.54% to $832, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 2.37% to $825.
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PadMapper has 573 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 50 studio apartments, 215 one-bedroom apartments, 209 two-bedroom apartments, 44 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Must-see$1,079–$1,509
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$997–$1,295
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$860
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$995–$1,585
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$945–$1,510
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$695–$1,395
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$825–$1,000
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$1,150
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$800–$900
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900–$1,100
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,200–$1,610
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$850–$1,315
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$815
Studio Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
$799
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
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
$1,375
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Village, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago