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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
September 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $848 |  up 0.36% |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050 |  down 2.33% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | down 3.23% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,775 | down 0.56% |
Median rent as of September 27, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 563 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 0.24% to $848, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $820.
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PadMapper has 563 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 193 one-bedroom apartments, 203 two-bedroom apartments, 43 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$947
1 Bedroom Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$895
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
10 Hours Ago
$1,095
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
10 Hours Ago
$810–$1,070
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Watrous South, Des Moines
$927–$1,087
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
$815
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$845–$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Magnolia Park, Des Moines
$1,245–$1,750
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$795–$995
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · River Bend, Des Moines
$870–$1,300
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,700
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
15 Hours Ago
$720–$820
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
16 Hours Ago
$750
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
23 Hours Ago
$1,145
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$1,500
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$945
1 Bedroom Apartment · Grays Lake, Des Moines
$495
1 Bedroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$1,095
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
1 Day Ago