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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
March 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $793 |  down 0.25% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050 |  up 1.94% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,375 | up 2.61% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,695 | down 2.47% |
Median rent as of March 22, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 552 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 0.25% to $793, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 552 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 63 studio apartments, 190 one-bedroom apartments, 183 two-bedroom apartments, 42 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$1,990
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$700
1 Bedroom Apartment · Waveland Park, Des Moines
$1,095–$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$650
1 Bedroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
$1,195
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$962–$1,061
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$700
Studio Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$775–$880
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
$1,195
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
$650
1 Bedroom Apartments · South Park, Des Moines
$435
Studio Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,095
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$795
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$1,095
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,350
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,995
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$890
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago