Des Moines, IA Rent Trends
Rank #71, last updated May 17
To calculate the apartment rental trends in each city or neighborhood, ApartmentAdvisor evaluates thousands of available apartment listings in a given market and updates this information daily.
What is the average rent in Des Moines?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is $830. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $983. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,095. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,510.
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
Rent Prices Over Time in Des Moines
Apartment Rent Ranges in Des Moines
The monthly rent for apartments in Des Moines, IA ranges from $600 to $1,400+.
$600 - $800
$800 - $1,000
$1,000 - $1,200
$1,200 - $1,400
$1,400+
What is the average apartment size in Des Moines?
The average size of a Des Moines, IA apartment is 797 square feet, while the median apartment size for Des Moines, IA is 790 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Des Moines, IA (39.29%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.06%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 35.29%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 14.35%.
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What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Des Moines?
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3+ beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Des Moines | $898 | $1,174 | $1,704 | $2,403 |
| Drake | * | $845 | $973 | * |
| Sherman Hill | $763 | $1,025 | * | * |
| South Park | * | $700 | $795 | * |
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
* Insufficient data to calculate value
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