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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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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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$750–$899
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$599–$750
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$1,063–$2,579
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,900
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
6 Hours Ago
$1,150
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines
6 Hours Ago
$825
Studio Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$597–$647
1 Bedroom Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$750–$960
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$715–$945
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$795–$825
1 Bedroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$910–$1,015
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$765–$1,040
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Watrous South, Des Moines
$675–$1,025
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol Park, Des Moines
$1,749
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
11 Hours Ago
$2,395
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
12 Hours Ago
$1,325–$1,970
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$885
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
$875–$925
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · South Park, Des Moines
$1,225
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Accent, Des Moines
12 Hours Ago