Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Des Moines, IA

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.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$995

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

343

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
68%
11%
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 10% 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 $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%

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%

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$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

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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$1,350

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$1,283

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$1,702

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$1,254

decreased by4%

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$1,250

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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

3015 30th St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

3015 30th St

3015 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

Cottage Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Cottage Heights Apartments

2901 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

2413 24th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

2413 24th St

2413 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

The Ivy I - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Ivy I

211 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$666–$1,006

Apartment for rent

Ivy II - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Ivy II

530 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

1–2 beds

1 bath

$667–$895

Apartment for rent

The Drake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Drake Apartments

1260 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$680–$1,380

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–$795

Apartment for rent

The Pointe on Fleur - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

The Pointe on Fleur

2800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,025

Apartment for rent