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The Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Lyon

660 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$897–$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Walden Point - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

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Walden Point

1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Fitness center | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$860

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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The Des Moines Building - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8

Very good

The Des Moines Building

405 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

On-site laundry | Fitness center | Storage

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$810–$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Winford Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

The Winford Apartments

851 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Assigned parking | Outdoor space | Cable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Windsor Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

Windsor Terrace Apartments

3333 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Southern Horizon by Kading - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Southern Horizon by Kading

7438 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Rowat Lofts Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Rowat Lofts Apartments

601 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50309

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$855–$1,585

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
418 East Grand - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

8.8

Very good

418 East Grand

418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$845–$1,510

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Canary Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Canary Lofts

2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
University West Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

University West Apartments

4010 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
FREE 2nd Month's Rent When You Apply Within 24 Hours of Your Tour at Weston Park Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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4671 Nw 50th St #K - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #H - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #J - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #I - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #G - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #F - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #E - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4671 Nw 50th St #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

Assigned parking | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
36 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

36 Plex

4534 4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,175

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
757-759 17th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

757-759 17th Street

757 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,245

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1108-1110 East McKinley Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1108-1110 East McKinley Avenue

1108 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Grandview Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Grandview Meadows

4251 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$1,610

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Old Main & Drake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Old Main & Drake Apartments

1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

Studio

1 bath

$815

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1916 King Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pioneer Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

3BR/1.0BA

1916 King Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3840 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oak Park house for rent in Des Moines

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2209 E 40th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gray's Woods house for rent in Des Moines

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3101 Cleveland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Accent house for rent in Des Moines

3101 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

In-unit laundry | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
209 Olinda Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Indianola Hills house for rent in Des Moines

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2201 Maple St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairground house for rent in Des Moines

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3810 Sw 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Des Moines

2BR/1.0BA

3810 Sw 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1112 Geil Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
624 Se 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Village house for rent in Des Moines

4 beds

1 bath

$1,645

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3840 Oxford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Park house for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1964 Arlington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Bend house for rent in Des Moines

1 bed

1 bath

$965

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1534 Woodland Ave #B1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2632 Boyd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairmont Park house for rent in Des Moines

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
400 Walnut St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Fitness center

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2530 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

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2530 University Avenue

2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,672

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Park Avenue by Broadmoor - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

15h ago

8.6

Very good

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

4400 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$980–$1,460

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Tempo East Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Tempo East Village

317 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$3,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Equitable Building - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Equitable Building

604 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,470–$2,427

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Winona - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Winona

527 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

1–2 beds

1 bath

$810–$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

The Oaks

6209 Se 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

1 bed

1 bath

$759–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4210 East 14th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

4210 East 14th Street

4210 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Studio

1 bath

$435

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 bed, 1 bath Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1 bed, 1 bath Apartments

4221 Se 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments

3505 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: October 31, 2026

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Des Moines, IA apartments for rent

Average rent in Des Moines, IA

As of today, Des Moines' average rent price is $975 per month, which is down 2%, or $20, compared to last year. See the Des Moines rent report.

Average rent

$975

YoY change

−2%

−$20/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

381

Average rent by unit type in Des Moines, IA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$975/mo−2%
Studio$845/mo+13%
1 bedroom$820/mo−1%
2 bedroom$1,025/mo0%
3 bedroom$1,425/mo+2%
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $975 a month. 1-bedrooms average $820 and 2-bedrooms $1,025, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the Des Moines rent report.

How much rent can I afford in Des Moines, IA?

You'd need to earn about $32,800 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($820 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

How can I find pet-friendly apartments in Des Moines, IA?

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