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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2
$1,600
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1120 E 6th St, Unit 2

1120 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
Furnished
  • Smoke Free
property at 2530 University Ave

$1,981

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 8

2530 University Ave

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1400 E Walnut St

$2,313 - $2,342

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Available Aug 18

1400 E Walnut St

Des MoinesIA50316
property at 1161 26th St

$1,981

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1161 26th St

Des MoinesIA50311
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Joseph • 4+ 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 is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA?

As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 1,332 available Des Moines apartments priced from $480 to $4,666, with an average monthly rent of $1,271.

What Des Moines neighborhoods have the most available apartments?

There are 87 neighborhoods in the Des Moines area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Outer West Des Moines Urbandale with 834 listings, Carpenter with 698 listings, and Ingleside with 699 listings.

How much are Studio apartments in Des Moines?

There are currently 479 Studio Apartments in Des Moines with rent ranges from $480 to $1,981 with an average price of $946.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Des Moines Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Des Moines ranges from $480 to $4,666 with an average monthly rent of $1,183.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Des Moines range from $648 to $4,055. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,317.

How expensive are Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 230 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $655 to $3,305 - averaging $1,726 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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