Des Moines, IA Rent Trends
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What is the average rent in Des Moines?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is $883. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $995. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,150. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,598.
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 $500 to $1,700+.
$500 - $800
$800 - $1,100
$1,100 - $1,400
$1,400 - $1,700
$1,700+
What is the average apartment size in Des Moines?
The average size of a Des Moines, IA apartment is 777 square feet, while the median apartment size for Des Moines, IA is 750 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Des Moines, IA (38.76%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.61%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 35.55%, and studio apartments make up 13.07%.
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 | |
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Capitol East | * | $898 | $692 | * |
Downtown Des Moines | $969 | $1,156 | $1,695 | $2,218 |
Drake | * | $725 | * | $2,123 |
Sherman Hill | $763 | $1,205 | * | * |
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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