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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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$835
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$740
1 Bedroom Apartment · Carpenter, Des Moines
$895
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
$900–$1,450
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · East Village, Des Moines
$790
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$1,325
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Des Moines, IA
$725
1 Bedroom Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$2,400
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Lower Beaver, Des Moines
4 Days Ago
$1,250
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Pioneer Park, Des Moines
$2,200
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Sherman Hill, Des Moines
$1,250
1 Bedroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
$945
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Highland Park, Des Moines
$1,295
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Grays Lake, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$695
1 Bedroom Apartment · Oak Park, Des Moines
$1,050
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Drake, Des Moines
$1,100
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Grays Lake, Des Moines
$850–$1,137
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines
$900
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Merle Hay, Des Moines