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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

Across 45 rentals in Des Moines, IA, the cheapest we list is $807/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,120/mo. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,004/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,466/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$807
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,120~ IA avg
across all sizes
Average by sizevs IA typical
Studio$1,0423% above IA
1 bed$1,0044% below IA
2 bed$1,46620% above IA
3 bed$2,20433% above IA

45 rentals in Des Moines, IA

Every size & style, ranked by price

1-bedroom apartment at The Drake in Des Moines, IA
Great deal
Apartment · Des Moines
$825/mo
Rating coming soon
1 bd|1 ba

The Drake

The Drake, Des Moines

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1-bedroom apartment at Pioneer Estates in Des Moines, IA
Great deal
Apartment · Des Moines
$835/mo
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1 bd|1 ba

Pioneer Estates

Pioneer Estates, Des Moines

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Studio apartment at E300 Apartments in Des Moines, IA
Apartment · Des Moines
$945/mo
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Studio|1 ba|459 ft²

E300 Apartments

300 E Grand, Des Moines, IA

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1-bedroom apartment at 915 28th Street in Des Moines, IA
Apartment · Des Moines
$950/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|625 ft²

915 28th Street

915 28th Street, Des Moines

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Studio apartment at Soll Apartments in Des Moines, IA
Apartment · Des Moines
$1,006/mo
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Studio|1 ba|495 ft²

Soll Apartments

2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Renting in Des Moines, IA: common questions

How much is rent in Des Moines, IA?
The average asking rent across the 45 listings we track in Des Moines, IA is $1,120/mo, with the cheapest starting at $807/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Des Moines?
Sutton Hill Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Des Moines, IA at $807/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Des Moines?
Based on the listings we track in Des Moines, IA: studios around $1,042/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,004/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,466/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,204/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Des Moines expensive to rent in?
Des Moines is about average for IA: its average rent of $1,120/mo is close to the state average of $1,142/mo.

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