Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines

May 2026

Bedroom count	Des Moines	vs Last Month
Studio	$796	down 0.13%
1 Bedroom	$885	up 1.72%
2 Bedroom	$1,080	up 1.31%
3 Bedroom	$1,385	down 0.72%
4 Bedroom	$1,823	up 7.55%

Median rent as of May 10, 2026

This May, 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 increased by 1.40% to $796, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 1.14% to $885.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Des Moines

PadMapper has 552 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 64 studio apartments, 182 one-bedroom apartments, 196 two-bedroom apartments, 47 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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