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Rent Trends for Apartments in Des Moines
September 2026
| Bedroom count | Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $848 |  up 0.36% |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 | No change |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,050 |  down 2.33% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | down 3.23% |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,775 | down 0.56% |
Median rent as of September 27, 2026
This September, we've analyzed our 563 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 0.24% to $848, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $820.
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PadMapper has 563 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Des Moines. Specifically, 61 studio apartments, 193 one-bedroom apartments, 203 two-bedroom apartments, 43 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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$699–$830
1 Bedroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
$745
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$745
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$795
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$1,050
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Pioneer Park, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$1,235–$2,220
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$695–$825
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Drake, Des Moines
$870
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$600
Studio Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
$829–$1,197
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$815
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$775–$800
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Grays Lake, Des Moines
$897–$997
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,495
5 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$700–$800
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines
$1,700
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,195
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$897–$997
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
$595
1 Bedroom Apartment · King-Irving Park, Des Moines
$1,025
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago