Get to know
Des Moines
557
APARTMENTS
20
NEIGHBORHOODS
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.
Cities Near Des Moines
Top Neighborhoods in Des Moines
Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Des Moines
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.
We have options to filter by price, bedroom count, bathroom count, long-term or short-term, housing type, pet friendly, no broker fee, and you can search for an apartment by custom keywords.
Rent
LengthÂ
Bedrooms
Save
339 Results
$560–$777
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$650–$850
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$980–$1,460
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$2,195
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
1 Day Ago
$1,245
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$868–$1,347
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,270
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$650
Studio Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$647
Studio Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$795
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$700–$839
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · South Park, Des Moines
$990
Studio Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$790–$845
1 Bedroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$885
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Douglas Acres, Des Moines
$945
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$900–$1,500
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$897–$1,397
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,295–$1,815
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines