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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
February 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 |  up 2.92% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 |  down 0.34% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,031 | down 1.72% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | down 0.74% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,725 | down 5.38% |
Median rent as of February 1, 2026
This February, we've analyzed our 557 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 $775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 557 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 64 studio apartments, 162 one-bedroom apartments, 205 two-bedroom apartments, 58 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Short Term Rentals In Des Moines IA
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$25,991
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · East Village, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$3,829
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$795–$1,110
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$1,600
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$2,200
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · West Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$973–$1,736
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Altoona, IA
$983–$1,225
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Altoona, IA
$1,929–$2,104
3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
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