
Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA (1,315 Rentals) Page 9 of 27


3604 E 41st St

1536 Hutton St

605 SW 62nd St

4115 11th St

4702 Merced St

2832 Brattleboro Avenue

2204 Capitol Ave

1419 E 40th St

4132 5th Ave

4613 Hickman Rd

1544 27th St

3216 E Tiffin Ave

4703 Valdez Dr

1325 Pleasant View Dr

420 E McKinley Ave

1505 Walker St

1922 E 21st St

1028 69th St

1628 York St

904 Luster Ln

2816 1st St

4620 Valdez Dr

3011 Bowdoin St

2926 Brattleboro Ave

1360 Idaho St

7103 SW 16th St

312 E 21st St

1621 9th St

2001 Motley St

715 Watrous Ave

4131 55th St

4708-4710 Valdez Dr

1313 E 23rd St

3313 SW 7th St

1240 32nd St

1083 27th Street

7 E Dunham Ave

2717 Kingman Blvd

1349 Harrison Ave

2806 Brattleboro Ave

536 43rd St

1908 Arlington Ave

1504 28th St

Pioneer Woods

1364 Idaho St

Merle Hay Franklin Townhomes

5703-5705 Urbandale Ave

The Meadows

1327 13th St
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
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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.