Average Rent in Des Moines, IA

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Current Versus Historical Des Moines, IA Rents

Des Moines rentals average $613 for a studio rental to $1,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,070, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-15.93%) year-over-year from $625 to $525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $704 (118.68%) year-over-year from $593 to $1,298. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $114 (-11.51%) year-over-year from $989 to $875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $36 (2.68%) year-over-year from $1,339 to $1,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $22 (1.25%) year-over-year from $1,728 to $1,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 6.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.88	$525	$625 (-15.93%)	$672 (-21.84%)
2 BR	$14.48	$875	$989 (-11.51%)	$888 (-1.50%)
3 BR	$15.23	$1,375	$1,339 (2.68%)	$1,398 (-1.67%)
4+ BR	$12.77	$1,750	$1,728 (1.25%)	$1,707 (2.54%)

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Frequently Asked Questions - Des Moines Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Des Moines, IA?

The average monthly rental price for Des Moines, IA apartments for rent is approximately $1,070. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Des Moines, IA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA.

How much is a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $613 and an average price per square feet of $19.88. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Des Moines.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $935 and an average price per square feet of $14.48. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Des Moines.

How have rent prices in Des Moines, IA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Des Moines, IA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Des Moines, IA?

A reasonable rent price in Des Moines, IA is around $856/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.