Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 2, 2026
Average rent in
Des Moines, IA
Last updated on February 2, 2026
Last updated on February 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,030. This is -46%, or $869, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,030
6%Total rentals
361
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,030. This is -46%, or $869, 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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $901. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA costs about $870 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $985. Houses for rent in Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,395.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $870 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,033 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,340 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change |  4% | |
Studio | $787 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Des Moines | $1,150 | |
Drake | $1,012 | |
East Village | $1,100 | |
Highland Park | $850 | |
Indianola Hills | $1,125 | |
Merle Hay | $897 | |
North Of Grand | $870 | |
River Bend | $802 | |
Sherman Hill | $995 | |
Southwestern Hills | $1,007 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $901 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | 118% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,033
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Downtown Des Moines
Average rent
$1,150
Drake
Average rent
$1,012
East Village
Average rent
$1,100
North Of Grand
Average rent
$870
Southwestern Hills
Average rent
$1,007
Indianola Hills
Average rent
$1,125
Highland Park
Average rent
$850
Sherman Hill
Average rent
$995
River Bend
Average rent
$802
Merle Hay
Average rent
$897
Apartments
Average rent
$901
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
118%
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
46%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, IA is equal to 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
4d ago
1464 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5500 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2901 2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$605–$868
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d 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
17h ago
1646 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$731–$1,228
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
4m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Village townhouse for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
House for rent
3d ago
Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines townhouse for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
3 baths
$2,875
House for rent
Available Jan 20
4m ago
Verified
2530 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,779–$2,829
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Des Moines
4813 Sawyers Dr #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
1d ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,663
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,283
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3103 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
915 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
418 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$790–$1,305
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3000 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
1 bath
$897–$1,015
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1731 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309
1 bed
1 bath
$799–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,663
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 4th St, 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
4d ago
Verified
4200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,283
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$815–$920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,663
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
2 beds
1 bath
$870–$961
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
1217 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
1 bed
1 bath
$890–$920
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4010 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1219 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent