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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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2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · River Bend, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$750–$870
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$1,150
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$1,050–$1,850
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Carpenter, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$700–$800
Studio–1 Bedroom Apartments · Waterbury, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$850–$1,400
2–4 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,420–$1,640
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Beaverdale, Des Moines
$1,850
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Woodland Heights, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$1,290
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$870
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
$980–$1,460
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Southwestern Hills, Des Moines
$950–$1,000
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,135
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Pioneer Park, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
$1,095
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westwood, Des Moines
$975
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$850
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Valley High Manor, Des Moines
$695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Indianola Hills, Des Moines