Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 23 May 2026.

The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are: Sunburst Apts, Matilda 235 Townhomes, 3750 On Grand, 3000 Grand Apartments and Westchester Square.

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,028.

The price range for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $710 and $1,471.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $625 and $2,140.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $625 and $2,795.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $625 and $2,410.

In Des Moines, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Des Moines's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Des Moines are about 33 years old, on average. Of these, 39% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 85% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 11% are mid-rises, and 9% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Des Moines are around 10% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 43% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.