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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $845 |  up 5.63% |
| 1 Bedroom | $845 |  down 2.87% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,080 | down 0.37% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,395 | down 0.36% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823 | down 1.46% |
Median rent as of August 2, 2026
This August, 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 1.32% to $845, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $845.
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PadMapper has 567 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 52 studio apartments, 204 one-bedroom apartments, 207 two-bedroom apartments, 49 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Must-see$1,095–$1,519
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$947–$1,297
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
$695–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$900–$1,200
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$960–$1,510
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$1,200–$1,610
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$799–$910
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$799–$995
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$815
Studio Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$1,150
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$800–$900
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$850–$1,315
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$799–$850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$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
$990
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