Des Moines, IA Rent Trends

Rank #88, last updated June 19

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What is the average rent in Des Moines?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is $760. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $875. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $995. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,495.

Studio

$760


1 bed

$875


2 beds

$995


3+ beds

$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

Jun 04 2024Jul 18 2024Sep 01 2024Oct 17 2024Dec 02 2024Jan 17 2025Mar 04 2025Apr 19 2025Jun 19 2025$640$940$1,240$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 758 square feet, while the median apartment size for Des Moines, IA is 709 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Des Moines, IA (39.51%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (9.99%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 27.39%, and studio apartments make up 23.11%.

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$922$1,085$1,496*
Drake*$775$1,063$1,533
Highland Park*$597$784$1,321
Merle Hay*$923$1,058*
Sherman Hill$725$1,200**
Southwestern Hills*$725$1,000*

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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