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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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$1,800
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Waveland Park, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$985–$1,551
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Meredith, Des Moines
$897–$997
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
$885
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Douglas Acres, Des Moines
$800
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$675–$825
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$695–$750
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Capitol East, Des Moines
$1,295
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$795
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake Park, Des Moines
$750–$960
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol Park, Des Moines
$740–$780
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$2,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$925
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$825–$1,150
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,225
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Pioneer Park, Des Moines
$743–$1,100
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$1,200
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$995
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines