Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Last updated on November 2, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $995. This is -49%, or $942, lower than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, IA is $995. This is -49%, or $942, 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 10% 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 $897. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA costs about $825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $960. Houses for rent in Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,375.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $835 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,365 | 5% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,910 | 23% | 2% | |
Studio | $750 | 4% | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Des Moines | $1,258 | |
Drake | $840 | |
East Village | $1,065 | |
Fort Des Moines | $995 | |
Merle Hay | $995 | |
North Of Grand | $850 | |
Prospect Park | $895 | |
Sherman Hill | $1,000 | |
South Park | $820 | |
Southwestern Hills | $1,032 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $897 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,187 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,375 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,910
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
2%
Downtown Des Moines
Average rent
$1,258
Drake
Average rent
$840
East Village
Average rent
$1,065
Sherman Hill
Average rent
$1,000
North Of Grand
Average rent
$850
Southwestern Hills
Average rent
$1,032
Merle Hay
Average rent
$995
Prospect Park
Average rent
$895
Fort Des Moines
Average rent
$995
South Park
Average rent
$820
Apartments
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
6%
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
lower than the national median
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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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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 |
5d+ ago
3015 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
1 bed
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2901 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2413 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
211 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$666–$1,006
Apartment for rent
4d ago
530 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–2 beds
1 bath
$667–$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$680–$1,380
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2400 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,025
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4210 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$435–$5,990
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,755
$3,251
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Village townhouse for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines townhouse for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
3 baths
$2,950
House for rent
Available Nov 15
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,049
$2,605
Price drop
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
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,978
$2,484
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,636
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,283
Apartment for rent
1h ago
757 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3103 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4534 4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
2 baths
$1,035–$1,135
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3130 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1204 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1 bed
1 bath
$745–$820
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,636
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,283
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 11
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
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,978
$2,484
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$730
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
Verified
700 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,636
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1200 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
1 bed
1 bath
$509–$768
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 11
4d ago
Verified
4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
2 beds
1 bath
$870–$961
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Studio
1 bath
$700–$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4534 4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
2 baths
$1,035–$1,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sherman Hill house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
$1,995
Price drop
House for rent