Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Last updated on March 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,000. This is -47%, or $901, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,000. This is -47%, or $901, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 12% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Des Moines, IA is $900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA costs about $870 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $959. Houses for rent in Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $870 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,045 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,337 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,770 | 12% | 8% | |
Studio | $795 | No Change | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaverdale | $1,382 | |
Downtown Des Moines | $1,230 | |
Drake | $995 | |
East Village | $1,239 | |
Highland Park | $875 | |
Indianola Hills | $1,175 | |
Merle Hay | $882 | |
North Of Grand | $870 | |
Sherman Hill | $1,050 | |
Southwestern Hills | $895 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
8%
Downtown Des Moines
Average rent
$1,230
Drake
Average rent
$995
East Village
Average rent
$1,239
North Of Grand
Average rent
$870
Highland Park
Average rent
$875
Southwestern Hills
Average rent
$895
Indianola Hills
Average rent
$1,175
Beaverdale
Average rent
$1,382
Sherman Hill
Average rent
$1,050
Merle Hay
Average rent
$882
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Median rent prices in Des Moines, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.
Des Moines
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, IA is 9% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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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 |
2d ago
2901 2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
1–2 beds
1 bath
$597–$797
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
701 711/801 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mondamin Presidential apartment for rent in Des Moines
1604 16th St #2, Des Moines, IA 50314
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
44m ago
3662 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$740–$1,304
Apartment for rent
4d ago
North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
604 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,163–$4,324
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Des Moines townhouse for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
House for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
317 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,050–$2,695
Apartment for rent
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
1.5 baths
$2,303
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1328 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4813 Sawyers Dr #NA, Des Moines, IA 50310
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Feb 21
18h ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$833–$1,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23m ago
Apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Beaverdale apartment for rent in Des Moines
4534 4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
7h ago
3130 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,600
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3927 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2714 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,085
Apartment for rent
21h ago
915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$815–$920
Apartment for rent
44m ago
615 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$885–$1,095
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2008 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
1–2 beds
1 bath
$765–$895
Apartment for rent
18h ago
218 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$815–$1,395
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$833–$1,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
23m ago
Apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2714 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
21h ago
915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
732 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
Studio
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4010 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$950
Apartment for rent