Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Des Moines, IA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,040. This is -47%, or $910, lower than the national average.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,040

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

357

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,040. This is -47%, or $910, lower than the national average.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
68%
14%
2%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%
40%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $922. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA costs about $875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,447.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$880

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,059

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,350

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,850

26%

39%

Studio

$797

2%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,059

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

39%

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

Median rent price$1,040
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, IA is 20% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Altoona

$1,295

decreased by24%

Last year

Ankeny

$1,400

decreased by3%

Last year

Bondurant

$1,100

decreased by19%

Last year

Clive

$1,785

increased by9%

Last year

Grimes

$1,295

decreased by5%

Last year

Indianola

$1,025

increased by18%

Last year

Johnston

$1,436

decreased by7%

Last year

Pleasant Hill

$1,350

decreased by29%

Last year

Urbandale

$1,485

increased by4%

Last year

Waukee

$1,750

decreased by11%

Last year

West Des Moines

$1,375

increased by8%

Last year

Windsor Heights

$1,012

decreased by17%

Last year

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

No difference

Health

13% lower

Housing

34% lower

Transportation

7% lower

Utilities

19% lower

Apartments for rent in Altoona

Discover rentals in Des Moines, IA

2825 Se 14th St #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pioneer Park house for rent in Des Moines

3 beds

1 bath

$550

House for rent

Available Apr 16

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time. - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,335

Apartment for rent

The Grove at Hickman - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

The Grove at Hickman

2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$1,015

Apartment for rent

McKinley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

McKinley Apartments

311 311/315 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$895

Apartment for rent

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,025

Apartment for rent

2413 24th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2413 24th St

2413 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

3119 Grand Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

Cottage Grove Corner - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Cottage Grove Corner

2650 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

1–3 beds

1 bath

$745–$1,100

Apartment for rent