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.

Are rents going up or down in Des-Moines, IA?

Rent prices in Des Moines have seen a slight overall increase, with a year-over-year rise of about 1.5%. However, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments have experienced slight decreases in rent by about 3% and 1% respectively.

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.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

398 rentals

Highly rated

31m ago

9.1

Excellent

Harbach Lofts

300 Sw 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$897–$1,597

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Income restricted

1h ago

Excellent

The Aspen

1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,010

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

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Highly rated

2h ago

8.1

Very good

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$765–$1,040

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Parker @ Seventh

615 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$915–$1,215

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

2h ago

Pet Friendly Easter Lake Area house for rent in Des Moines

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,995

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

2h ago

Pet Friendly Watrous South house for rent in Des Moines

4909 Sw 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

House for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$897–$1,597

300 Sw 5th St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$950–$1,010

1646 Hull Ave

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2h ago

Pet Friendly house for rent in Des Moines

1924 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

Dogs and cats ok | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$895

House for rent

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3D tour

3h ago

9.1

Excellent

Ingersoll Square Phase I-II

1900 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,515–$1,685

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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3h ago

8.8

Very good

Ten Fold

1082 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | Ceiling fan

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$617–$767

Apartment for rent

3h ago

7.7

Very good

UA Station

2211 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

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

$950

1646 Hull Ave

$915–$1,215

615 Park St

$995–$1,350

308 Court Ave

$947–$1,347

312 Court Ave

Highly rated

3h ago

8.6

Very good

Imperial Grand Prix

3407 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Dogs and cats ok | Assigned parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$815–$1,247

Price drop

Apartment for rent

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Market Place Lofts

312 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$947–$1,397

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Ceiling Fan

Fitness Center

Microwave

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

6h ago

Pet Friendly King-Irving Park house for rent in Des Moines

1421 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Walk-in closets

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Top amenities

Microwave

3D tour

10h ago

8.5

Very good

418 East Grand

418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$980–$1,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

10h ago

8.6

Very good

The Acacia

3323 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Dogs and cats ok | Garage parking | Assigned parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$647–$800

Apartment for rent

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

Ingersoll Towers

3662 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

2 beds

1–2 baths

$877–$1,315

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Roof Deck

13h ago

9.1

Excellent

Westchester Square

5528 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$851–$1,287

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

16h ago

8.6

Very good

ONE MONTH FREE

4539 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

18h ago

8.9

Very good

Clarkson

2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$895

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

18h ago

8.6

Very good

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

4400 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$980–$1,460

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Controlled Access

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Swimming Pool

18h ago

Pet Friendly Lower Beaver apartment for rent in Des Moines

3903 Oakshire Rd #NA, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 9

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

Storage

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20h ago

8.6

Very good

Windsor Terrace Apartments | Comfortable Living in the Heart of Ingersoll

3333 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$715–$960

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

20h ago

8.6

Very good

Cityville I

550 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | Storage | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,240–$1,735

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Swimming Pool

21h ago

Pet Friendly Woodland Heights condo for rent in Des Moines

2905 High St #4, Des Moines, IA 50312

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Condo for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3D tour

22h ago

8.2

Very good

The Flats on 21st

1313 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

The Ivy I

211 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$847–$997

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

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Highly rated

3D tour

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

2270 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Birch Apartments

3120 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Pet Friendly Indianola Hills house for rent in Des Moines

30 E Kirkwood Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

House for rent

1d ago

6.8

Good

Bricktop 36 Townhomes

1328 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300–$2,400

House for rent

1d ago

Pet Friendly Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom unit near Drake!

3807 University Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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1d ago

Excellent

LIMITED TIME FREE APPLICATION FEE AND REDUCED RENTS

1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$699–$835

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok

1 bed

1 bath

$695–$730

Apartment for rent

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Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Confluence on 3rd Apartments

103 Sw 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,063–$2,555

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Storage

1d ago

Pet Friendly Capitol Park house for rent in Des Moines

1530 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

8.7

Very good

10th Street Lofts

110 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio

1 bath

$925–$930

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

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1d ago

8.3

Very good

$500 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES

6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Dogs and cats ok | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.5

Very good

6500 University

6500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Six on 6th

2008 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

1 bath

$765–$895

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Pet Friendly Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

Flats on Pleasant

713 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Pet Friendly Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

Kingman Blvd Apartments

2600 Kingman Blvd #12, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4801 University Ave

4801 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Falcon Heavy

2816 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | Ceiling fan | Oven

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$592–$719

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Income restricted

2d ago

8.6

Very good

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Dogs and cats ok

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,400

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.6

Very good

BG - 1076 21st St

1076 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.7

Very good

Ashley Square

5501 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$932–$1,633

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

Elevator

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Legacy Meadows

3610 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dogs and cats ok | Swimming pool | On-site management

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Management

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Winford Apartments

851 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

2d ago

Pet Friendly Fort Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines

23 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Dogs and cats ok

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

House for rent

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