3 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Des Moines, IA (72 Rentals)

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property at 7000 Lake Hill Dr
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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7000 Lake Hill Dr

Des MoinesIA50320
property at 4115 Kingman Blvd
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4115 Kingman Blvd, Unit 1

4115 Kingman Blvd
Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 1122 27th St
$1,200 - $1,300

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Base Rent$900 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,300
3 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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1122 27th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 1614 Gillette St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

1614 Gillette St

Des MoinesIA50314
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property at 611 19th St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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611 19th St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 3520 37th st
$1,545

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,545

Total Monthly Price$1,545
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3520 37th st

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1602 Army Post Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 19

1602 Army Post Rd

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 252 E Center St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

252 E Center St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 612 E Edison Ave
$1,450
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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612 E Edison Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 1328 E 28th St
$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1328 E 28th St

Des MoinesIA50317

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property at 1310 4th St
$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1310 4th St

Des MoinesIA50314
property at 7000 Lake Hill Dr
$1,800
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 11
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

7000 Lake Hill Dr

Des MoinesIA50320
property at 709 Bell Ave
$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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709 Bell Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 1123 24th St
$1,185
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1123 24th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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property at 6923 Townsend Ave
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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6923 Townsend Ave

UrbandaleIA50322
property at 2936 SW Country Ln
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2936 SW Country Ln

AnkenyIA50023
property at 737 Kitterman Cir
$1,795
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
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737 Kitterman Cir

NorwalkIA50211
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property at 2004 63rd St
$1,595
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 11
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

2004 63rd St

Windsor HeightsIA50324

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Joseph4+ years in Des Moines

May 14, 2025

Many 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines?

There are currently 1317 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $5,840. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines ranging from $511 to $4,250.

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 $511 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,534.

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 $3,585, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $530.

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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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Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.