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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
February 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 |  up 2.92% |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 |  down 0.34% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,031 | down 1.72% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | down 0.74% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,725 | down 5.38% |
Median rent as of February 1, 2026
This February, we've analyzed our 557 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 remained the same at $775, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $870.
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PadMapper has 557 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 64 studio apartments, 162 one-bedroom apartments, 205 two-bedroom apartments, 58 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$675–$825
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$995–$1,695
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,050–$1,850
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Carpenter, Des Moines
$900
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$700–$800
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Waterbury, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$850–$995
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,420–$1,640
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$847–$947
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$765–$995
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · River Bend, Des Moines
$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$731–$1,228
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$750
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$785–$1,195
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$815–$1,495
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$695
Studio Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,550
2 Bedrooms Apartment · King-Irving Park, Des Moines
$850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$997
3 Bedrooms Apartments · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines