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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 |  up 4.00% |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 |  down 2.83% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | No change |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,395 | down 0.21% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,795 | down 1.54% |
Median rent as of August 9, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 573 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 1.54% to $832, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 2.37% to $825.
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PadMapper has 573 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 50 studio apartments, 215 one-bedroom apartments, 209 two-bedroom apartments, 44 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$595
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$850
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,350
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$800
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$825
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$700
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$795
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$699–$725
1 Bedroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
$650–$875
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$699–$899
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$612–$1,195
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Prospect Park, Des Moines
$815–$1,395
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$897–$1,697
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$725–$1,100
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$885–$1,145
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$647–$800
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$1,125
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
2 Hours Ago
$847
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
$1,750
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
3 Hours Ago