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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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$1,500
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
1 Day Ago
$699–$725
1 Bedroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
$837–$1,471
Studio –3 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$699–$895
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$2,200
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
2 Days Ago
$745–$845
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Prospect Park, Des Moines
$725
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$1,170–$1,270
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
$815
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
$950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Waveland Park, Des Moines
$595–$650
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Capitol East, Des Moines
$745
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
$760
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$875–$945
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Prospect Park, Des Moines
$1,500–$1,685
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$923–$1,211
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$805–$1,063
1 Bedroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$799
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines