Des Moines, IA Rent Trends

Rank #94, last updated July 28

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What is the average rent in Des Moines?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is $816. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $819. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,084. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,700.

Studio

$816


1 bed

$819


2 beds

$1,084


3+ beds

$1,700

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Des Moines

Jul 13 2024Aug 27 2024Oct 12 2024Nov 27 2024Jan 12 2025Feb 26 2025Apr 13 2025May 29 2025Jul 28 2025$630$930$1,230$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Des Moines

The monthly rent for apartments in Des Moines, IA ranges from $400 to $1,600+.

$400 - $700

$700 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,300

$1,300 - $1,600

$1,600+

What is the average apartment size in Des Moines?

The average size of a Des Moines, IA apartment is 763 square feet, while the median apartment size for Des Moines, IA is 700 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Des Moines, IA (36.54%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.39%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, studio apartments account for 26.33%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 25.74%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Des Moines?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Downtown Des Moines$916$1,100$1,496*
Drake*$753$875*
Highland Park*$547$871$1,745
Merle Hay**$1,160$1,795
Sherman Hill$760$1,200$1,570*
Southwestern Hills*$745$950*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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