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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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$905–$1,665
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,185–$1,347
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$815–$1,205
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$647–$800
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · North of Grand, Des Moines
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
21 Hours Ago
$725
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
21 Hours Ago
$695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$1,195–$1,295
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
$575–$1,147
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Prospect Park, Des Moines
$1,095–$1,750
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,995
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$925–$1,625
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,450
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Waterbury, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$695
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$835–$1,315
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$650
Studio Apartments · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$995
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$1,195
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$1,095
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Grays Lake, Des Moines
1 Day Ago