Average Rent in Des Moines, IA

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Current Versus Historical Des Moines, IA Rents

Des Moines rentals average $575 for a studio rental to $1,738 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,173, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $256 (-41.36%) year-over-year from $618 to $363. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $186 (-12.53%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,298. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $45 (4.32%) year-over-year from $1,050 to $1,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $104 (-7.44%) year-over-year from $1,399 to $1,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-6.29%) year-over-year from $1,854 to $1,738. 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 10.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 47.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.25	$363	$618 (-41.36%)	$692 (-47.59%)
1 BR	$15.48	$1,298	$1,483 (-12.53%)	$748 (73.39%)
2 BR	$13.99	$1,095	$1,050 (4.32%)	$895 (22.35%)
3 BR	$13.92	$1,295	$1,399 (-7.44%)	$1,332 (-2.75%)
4+ BR	$12.57	$1,738	$1,854 (-6.29%)	$1,648 (5.41%)

Historical Rents in Des Moines, IA

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Top Cities Near Des Moines

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Top Neighborhoods Near Des Moines

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Top Counties Near Des Moines

There are a total of 1 counties located by Des Moines, IA. One county in the area is Polk, IA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,223. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Polk, IA. Its average rent per month is $1,223. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,223, Polk, IA is the most expensive county by Des Moines, IA.

Typically, rent for studios in Des Moines, IA is 421.74% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Des Moines, IA is 15.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Des Moines, IA is 0.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Polk, IA	$3,000	$742	$1,020	$1,223

Top Zipcodes Near Des Moines

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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 $1,173. 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 $575 and an average price per square feet of $17.25. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Des Moines.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $645 and an average price per square feet of $15.48. There are a total of 3 one bedroom 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 $1,027 and an average price per square feet of $13.99. There are a total of 16 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 -0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Des Moines, IA is around $938/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.