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Houses for Rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA

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    16607 Goodman Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323
    4 BEDS $2,400
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    16617 Goodman Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323
    4 BEDS $2,400
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50314
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    1 BED $625
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Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have increased by 1.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,261 to $1,280.

Average rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA

$1,280/mo Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is around $1,280.

    What's the typical rent budget in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    A share of 21% of apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 3% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 57% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 18% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 1% of apartment rentals in Greater Des Moines are in the $2,501-$3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA (57%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Greater Des Moines, IA

    4 /100
    Car-Dependent
    20 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 4, Bike Score®: 20

    Frequently asked questions

    How many houses are available in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA on RentCafe?

    There are 1 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA were last updated on 11 Apr 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    The average Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA rental house size is 2,250 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    Renting a house in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    Houses for rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA demographics

    • 225,642Total Population
    • 113,591 Female
      112,051 Male
    • 37.5Median Age

    In total, Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA has 225,642 residents, 113,591 women and 112,051 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 37.5.

    Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA households

    • 59,794 Family
      26,458 Non-family
    • 31,073 Children
      55,179 No Children
    • 86,252Total Number of Households
    • 2.6Average People Per Household
    • $101,389Median Household Income

    There is a total of 86,252 households in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA. Of these, 31,073 have children and 55,179 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 59,794 family households and 26,458 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.6 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $101,389, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,512.

    Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have no high school education, 27% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 3 apartment rental properties in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA with prices ranging from $625 to $2,400. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $2,400, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 3 houses for rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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