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What is the average rent in Des Moines?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is $807. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $850. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,005. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,495.
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
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 728 square feet, while the median apartment size for Des Moines, IA is 712 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Des Moines, IA (37.34%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.45%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 30.62%, and studio apartments make up 19.6%.
Studio
One bedroom
Two bedrooms
Three+ bedrooms
What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Des Moines?
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3+ beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $1,050 | $905 | $1,350 | * |
| Downtown Des Moines | $869 | $1,027 | $1,446 | * |
| Drake | $920 | $863 | $985 | $1,295 |
| Highland Park | * | $738 | $870 | * |
| Indianola Hills | * | $795 | $1,200 | $1,460 |
| Merle Hay | * | $801 | $850 | * |
| North Of Grand | * | $822 | $945 | * |
| Sherman Hill | $744 | $1,045 | $1,498 | * |
| Southwestern Hills | * | $788 | $923 | * |
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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