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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
April 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $797 |  up 1.14% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,066 | up 2.80% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,395 | up 5.28% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,695 |  down 4.24% |
Median rent as of April 5, 2026
This April, we've analyzed our 556 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 $797, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 556 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 188 one-bedroom apartments, 188 two-bedroom apartments, 47 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Must-see$979–$1,499
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$836–$1,668
Studio–4 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$947–$1,400
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$860
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$1,515
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$705–$1,250
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$810–$1,250
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$890–$1,775
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$815–$890
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Carpenter, Des Moines
$999–$1,425
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$895–$950
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,395–$1,550
2 Bedrooms Apartments · King-Irving Park, Des Moines
$875–$1,085
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$990
Studio Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$700
Studio Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$775
1 Bedroom Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$1,095–$1,600
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$1,195
2 Bedrooms Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$1,045–$1,150
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$850–$1,050
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,125
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines