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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
May 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $785 |  down 1.51% |
| 1 Bedroom | $875 |  up 0.57% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | up 4.29% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,385 | up 2.59% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823 | up 7.55% |
Median rent as of May 3, 2026
This May, we've analyzed our 558 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 2.48% to $785, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $875.
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PadMapper has 558 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 65 studio apartments, 183 one-bedroom apartments, 193 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
$1,300
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,595
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
2 Days Ago
$600–$750
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,300
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$597–$647
1 Bedroom Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,325–$1,330
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$2,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$875
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$1,340
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$867–$1,584
Studio–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$788–$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$683–$1,100
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$695
Studio Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,195–$1,295
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
$725–$1,025
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Cheatom Park, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$1,200
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · East Village, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$1,850
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
3 Days Ago
$1,550
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
3 Days Ago