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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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$1,025
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Watrous South, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,195
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Easter Lake Area, Des Moines
$799
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
$800
1 Bedroom Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol East, Des Moines
$675–$725
Studio Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$2,500–$3,800
3–4 Bedrooms Apartments · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$695
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Martin - Hickman, Des Moines
$2,100
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$2,300
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$1,625
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$750–$960
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Des Moines, IA
$1,100
1 Bedroom Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
$750
1 Bedroom Apartment · Capitol Park, Des Moines
$1,075–$1,749
2 Bedrooms Apartments · Grays Lake, Des Moines
$885
2 Bedrooms Apartment · South Park, Des Moines
$2,200
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$695
2 Bedrooms Apartment · King-Irving Park, Des Moines
$1,095
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$950
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines