How much is the average rent in Des Moines, IA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Des Moines's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $890 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across Iowa's capital city.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Des Moines, IA?

July offers the lowest rental prices in Des Moines, while January sees the highest rent with about a 4% difference between peak and off-peak months. December stands out as the least competitive period with reduced overall demand, while May and March are the most competitive months.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Des Moines, IA?

Sherman Hill, East Village, Woodland Heights, and Downtown Des Moines offer strong community connections with high walk scores and concentrated restaurant scenes. For pet owners, Fairmont Park, Gray's Woods, Accent, and Valley High Manor prioritize pet amenities with dedicated outdoor space and flexible pet policies.

What areas of Des Moines, IA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Highland Park offers the most affordable option with median rent around $790, followed closely by South Park at around $800 monthly. River Bend provides another budget-friendly choice with median rent around $810 per month.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines welcomes pets with 57% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies. Neighborhoods like Fairmont Park, Gray's Woods, Accent, and Valley High Manor specifically cater to pet owners with features like pet waste stations, no breed restrictions, and pet deposits rather than monthly fees.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Des Moines, IA?

Utilities are rarely included in Des Moines rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings. One-bedroom apartments have the highest rate of utility inclusion at approximately 16 listings, while studios offer utilities in about 7 properties monthly.

Luxury Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

270 rentals available

6800 Sw 9th St Apt 3 #Apt 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Luxury apartment for rent in Des Moines

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$890

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Fleming Building

218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | In-unit laundry | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$795–$1,045

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Storage

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Market Place Lofts

312 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Fitness center | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$947–$1,347

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

The Scott at East Village - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

2h ago

8.3

Very good

The Scott at East Village

700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Fitness center | Air conditioning

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$826–$1,468

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

2h ago

8.9

Very good

4801 University Ave

4801 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5h ago

Luxury Carpenter apartment for rent in Des Moines

The Flats on 22nd St

1316 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$860

1200 4th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$980–$1,495

418 E Grand Ave

6h ago

Excellent

2125 Indianola Avenue

2125 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Luxury | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Confluence on 3rd Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

11h ago

8.7

Very good

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

103 Sw 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Walk-in closets | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,154–$2,485

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Wheelchair Accessible

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15h ago

Luxury Waveland Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

1137 44th St #4, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$865

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

3D tour

18h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Luxury | Balcony | Walk-in closets

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,175

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Find sweet deals in Des Moines

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$947–$955

660 E 5th St

$815

1217 24th St

$1,495

418 E Grand Ave

$795–$945

2530 University Ave

22h ago

9.2

Excellent

2820 Cottage Grove

2820 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$760

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Management

1d ago

Luxury Fairmont Park house for rent in Des Moines

1921 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Luxury | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

The Kingston

1419 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

The 31st Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

The 31st Street Apartments

500 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury | Balcony | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$799–$1,016

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Storage

Pleasant Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Pleasant Court Apartments

708 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Luxury | Air conditioning | Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$725–$799

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Fireplace

2d ago

7.7

Very good

UA Station

2211 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

2d ago

Luxury East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

711 Vale St #108, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Luxury East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

711 Vale St #104, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Luxury East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

711 Vale St #102, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Luxury East Village apartment for rent in Des Moines

711 Vale St #101, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Luxury Highland Park apartment for rent in Des Moines

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$990

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

Luxury Indianola Hills house for rent in Des Moines

1989 Sw 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Luxury | Assigned parking | Deck

1 bed

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available Jun 18

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4906 Ingersoll Avenue

4906 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$725–$800

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Hampton House

4200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$750–$870

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Age restricted

2d ago

7.1

Very good

The 44 DSM

4326 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Luxury

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,420–$1,640

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Luxury Oak Park townhouse for rent in Des Moines

3905 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Luxury | Hardwood floor | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available May 14

2d ago

8.1

Very good

2901 Rutland Avenue

2901 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$700–$950

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.9

Very good

2931 Cottage Grove

2931 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1118 26th Street

1118 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$750–$825

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Grand Manor

3601 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$895

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.7

Very good

Imperial Grand Prix

3407 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury | Assigned parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$754–$1,261

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Ten Fold

1082 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury | Ceiling fan

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$625–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Clemens Building

200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Fitness center | In-unit laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$1,425–$1,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Luxury

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$765–$885

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.6

Very good

The Acacia

3323 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury | Garage parking | Assigned parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$647–$800

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Lofts on 34th

1219 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury | In-unit laundry | Package service

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,325

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1077 27th St Des Moines, IA 50311 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

1077 27th St Des Moines, IA 50311

1077 1077 27th St Des Moines, IA 50311 - 1, Des Moines, IA 50311

Luxury

Studio

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.6

Very good

The Brady Apartments

650 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Luxury | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.5

Very good

6500 University Lofts

6500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324

Luxury | Balcony | Controlled access

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Luxury Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines

3934 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Luxury | Garage parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

$1,095

Price drop

House for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Maverick Apartments

1400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$745–$799

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Bryn Mawr

511 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$850–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

6.8

Good

Bricktop 36 Townhomes

1328 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Luxury

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300–$2,400

House for rent

4d ago

8.3

Very good

The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Luxury | Controlled access | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$699–$725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

Excellent

10th Street Lofts

110 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Fitness center | In-unit laundry

Studio

1 bath

$925–$930

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Windsor Terrace Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Ingersoll - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Windsor Terrace Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Ingersoll

3333 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$670–$960

Apartment for rent

Bldg 3 C20 3rd Floor #C20 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Luxury North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Hampton House - C-20

Bldg 3 C20 3rd Floor #C20, Des Moines, IA 50312

Luxury | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

Ashley Square

5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Luxury | Balcony | Roof deck

1 bed

1 bath

$942–$1,380

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Storage

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Winford Apartments

851 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Luxury | Assigned parking | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

309 E 5th Street

309 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Luxury | Balcony | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

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