
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Des Moines, IA (99 Rentals)


4704 Valdez Dr

1322 Randall Pl

2935 Lake Hill Dr

754 19th St, Unit 3

1217 24th St

3514 3rd St, Unit 5

4010 University

3701 Brook Ridge Ct

2717 College Ave
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417 44th St

917 Maury St

3204 E Tiffin Ave

4024 1st St

1042 56th St

3327 SE 4th Ct

816 Hartford Ave

3310 SE 5th St

1525 32nd St

802 SE 10th St
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830 Hartford Ave

3314 Valdez Ct

814 Hartford Ave

1914 10th St

1144 Polk Blvd

4924 Madison Ave

544 36th St

544 36th St

1617 34th St

1816 Francis Ave
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3315 SE 4th St

1301 E 12th St

1806 Jefferson Ave

2319 Williams St

1503 E Bell Ave

2142 SE 9th St

2319 E 40th Ct

1821 21st St

103 Loomis Ave

1321 Army Post Rd
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4122 Cornell St

338 E Pleasant Vw Dr

3216 1st St

7106 SW 16th St

2002 34th St

2703 Hull Ave

290 E 17th St

1321 E 27th St

4033 57th St

4805 S Union St
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Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,288 | $675 | $2,250 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,825 | $1,185 | $3,095 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,231 | $1,595 | $2,995 |
| Des Moines 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Des Moines 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
May 14, 2025Many residents prefer the western suburbs or more distant communities like Indianola, Boone, Ames, or Newton. Certainly those are all viable options.I would never pick Des Moines for its schools, for example. But the city has many fine neighborhoods which are worth a look.
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What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines?
There are currently 1304 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,715. There are also 264 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines ranging from $550 to $4,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Des Moines?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Moines ranges from $550 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,862.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Des Moines?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Des Moines range from $655 to $3,305, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $500.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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