
Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (1,315 Rentals) Page 6 of 27


669 17th St

Douglas Manor Apartments

1247 33rd St

3921 Ingersoll Ave

Grand Oakcrest Townhomes

1512 Park St

Midtown Heights

2303 E 9th St

COLONIAL ARMS

2817 Cottage Grove Ave.

713 20th St

Ayrshire Apartments

1080 22nd St

3815 SW 9th St

3420 Kingman Blvd

3124 Kingman Blvd

Hillside

River Oaks Townhomes

State Farm Insurance

1044 19th Pl

1418 8th St

1131 35th St

1145 69th St

4820 Ingersoll Ave

1122 26th St

University Court

The Arbors at Carman Estates

319 Franklin Ave

900 18th St

Droukas Court

1132 44th Pl

802-822 Williams St

672 19th St

1169 22nd St

1427 5th Ave

2303 Carpenter Ave

Southland Mobile Home Pak

915 28th St

620 E 16th St

2003 Washington Ave

1605 Center St

4323 Grand Ave

2525 Lincoln Ave

Southridge Estates

Mirell Flats

650 18th St

4334 Grand Ave

2640 Cottage Grove Ave

500 Polk Blvd
Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $929 | $575 | $1,981 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $480 | $5,361 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $655 | $3,305 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $2,500 |
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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA?
As of today, August 04, 2026, there are currently 1,315 available Des Moines apartments priced from $480 to $5,361, with an average monthly rent of $1,272.
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 829 listings, Carpenter with 696 listings, and Ingleside with 696 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Des Moines?
There are currently 477 Studio Apartments in Des Moines with rent ranges from $575 to $1,981 with an average price of $929.
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 $5,361 with an average monthly rent of $1,185.
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 $1,319.
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 $1,716 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.