Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Des Moines, IA

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.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,000

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

332

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
70%
13%
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 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.

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 $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%

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%

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$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

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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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

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Discover rentals in Des Moines, IA

Clover Creek - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Clover Creek

2901 2901 Boston Ave/3201 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

1–2 beds

1 bath

$597–$797

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Simple Living. Real Savings. Limited Time.

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$825

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HOT DEAL 2 M0NTHS FREE!! APPLY TODAY! 2BR/1BA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

HOT DEAL 2 M0NTHS FREE!! APPLY TODAY! 2BR/1BA

701 711/801 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

1604 16th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mondamin Presidential apartment for rent in Des Moines

$725 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Des Moines

1604 16th St #2, Des Moines, IA 50314

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

Ingersoll Towers - Photo 1 of 1

44m ago

8.8

Very good

Ingersoll Towers

3662 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$740–$1,304

Apartment for rent

3119 Grand Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

3119 Grand Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 20