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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
August 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 |  up 4.00% |
| 1 Bedroom | $825 |  down 2.83% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,095 | No change |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,395 | down 0.21% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,795 | down 1.54% |
Median rent as of August 9, 2026
This August, we've analyzed our 573 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 1.54% to $832, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 2.37% to $825.
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PadMapper has 573 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 50 studio apartments, 215 one-bedroom apartments, 209 two-bedroom apartments, 44 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$675
1 Bedroom Apartment · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,695
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$1,695
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Beaverdale, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$699–$820
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$745–$799
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Capitol East, Des Moines
$850–$1,150
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Waveland Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$795–$1,070
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Watrous South, Des Moines
$695–$730
1 Bedroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$675–$899
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
$1,195
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$1,235–$2,220
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$850
1 Bedroom Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
$597–$747
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,700
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$719–$850
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake Park, Des Moines
$897–$997
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,500–$1,625
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$925–$1,150
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines