Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 18, 2025
Average rent in
Des Moines, IA
Last updated on December 18, 2025
Last updated on December 18, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $997. This is -48%, or $903, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$997
13%Total rentals
367
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $997. This is -48%, or $903, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Des Moines, IA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 13% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Des Moines, IA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Des Moines, IA is $900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $995. Houses for rent in Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,390.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $860 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,041 | No Change | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,377 |  1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 11% | |
Studio | $755 | 4% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Des Moines | $1,240 | |
Drake | $885 | |
East Village | $1,025 | |
Highland Park | $917 | |
Indianola Hills | $1,095 | |
Merle Hay | $997 | |
North Of Grand | $939 | |
Prospect Park | $950 | |
Sherman Hill | $1,000 | |
Southwestern Hills | $925 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,187 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,390 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$755
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,041
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,377
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Downtown Des Moines
Average rent
$1,240
East Village
Average rent
$1,025
Drake
Average rent
$885
Sherman Hill
Average rent
$1,000
North Of Grand
Average rent
$939
Southwestern Hills
Average rent
$925
Highland Park
Average rent
$917
Merle Hay
Average rent
$997
Indianola Hills
Average rent
$1,095
Prospect Park
Average rent
$950
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Des Moines, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Compare rent prices in Des Moines, IA to other cities
Median rent prices in Des Moines, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.
Des Moines
48%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, IA is 7% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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Cost of living in
Des Moines, IA
The overall cost of living in Des Moines, IA is 14% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 5% lower |
Groceries | No difference |
Health | 13% lower |
Housing | 34% lower |
Transportation | 7% lower |
Utilities | 19% lower |
Discover rentals in Des Moines, IA
15h ago
1464 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$630–$1,370
Apartment for rent
7h ago
3700 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50310
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
211 East Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$666–$1,097
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1d ago
530 East Kenyon Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
2 beds
1 bath
$685–$797
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11h ago
1910-1914 Casady Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$795
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5d+ ago
701 711/801 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
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2d ago
2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Village townhouse for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4813 Sawyers Drive #NA, Des Moines, IA 50310
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$2,303
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
1d ago
1328 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200–$2,300
House for rent
18h ago
Easter Lake Area house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines
718 34th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1h ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$782–$1,636
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,283
Apartment for rent
5h ago
3130 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3103 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7438 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$2,303
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$782–$1,636
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,283
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
11h ago
211 East Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$666–$1,097
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$782–$1,388
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
2 beds
1 bath
$870–$961
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
2406 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7438 Meadowlands Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
2d ago
Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4010 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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