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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 |  up 3.33% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000 |  down 3.85% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | up 0.37% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,723 | down 4.01% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 567 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 3.33% to $775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 567 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 168 one-bedroom apartments, 202 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Fairmont Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$875
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$735
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$730
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$895–$1,275
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$900–$1,425
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$825–$940
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$848–$1,125
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$847–$947
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$630–$795
Studio Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$575–$767
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$925–$1,049
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$695–$1,370
1–4 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$895–$1,155
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$675
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$675–$797
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · South Park, Des Moines
$1,047–$1,297
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$731–$1,228
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,295–$1,330
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines