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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?
The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $715 and $1,749. Search 1 bedroom apartments in Des Moines, IA.
How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?
There are 47 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 1 Jul 2022.
What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?
The average Des Moines, IA 1 bedroom apartment size is 605 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.
What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?
1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs. You might be interested in studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA Demographics
- Total Population215,408
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Female 105,826Male 109,582
- Median Age34
In total, Des Moines, IA has 215,408 residents, 109,582 women and 105,826 men, per U.S. Census records. The median age of Des Moines’s population is 34.
Average Rent in Des Moines, IA
- Des Moines, IA Average Rental Price, February 2022 $968 /mo
The average rent for an apartment in Des Moines, IA is $968 per month.
Des Moines, IA Apartment Rent Ranges
A share of 12% of apartments in Des Moines, IA are in the lowest price range of $501-$700. Around 5% of rentals in this city are in the highest price range of $1,501-$2,000. Around 54% of Des Moines’s apartments have monthly rents between $701-$1,000. There are 28% of apartments with rents between $1,001-$1,500.
Des Moines, IA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Mar / 2021 | Jul / 2021 | Nov / 2021 | Feb / 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $895 | $897 | $901 | $894 | $905 | $902 | $920 | $915 | $939 | $961 | $968 |
| National | $1,362 | $1,367 | $1,399 | $1,407 | $1,409 | $1,399 | $1,403 | $1,412 | $1,495 | $1,591 | $1,628 |
The average rent for an apartment in Des Moines, IA is $968, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,628.
Des Moines, IA Households
- Total Number of Households85,667
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Family 47,374Non-family 38,293
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Children 26,293No Children 59,374
- Average People Per Household2.46
- Median Household Income$54,843
- Median Housing Costs Per Month$966
Des Moines, IA has 85,667 households. According to the most recent Census data, there are 47,374 family households and 38,293 non-family households in the city. 26,293 Des Moines households have children and 59,374 households do not. The average number of people living in a household in Des Moines, IA is 2.46. The median income in Des Moines is $54,843 per household per year, with $966 spent on housing monthly.
Des Moines, IA Education Statistics
6% of the Des Moines, IA population have no high school education, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 36% of the city’s residents went to high school, 25% completed some college, 8% of the population earned an Associate Degree, 18% earned a Bachelor Degree, and 7% earned a Graduate Degree.
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Most Expensive 1 Bedroom Apartment
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Cheapest 1 Bedroom Apartment
Bloomsbury Village $470
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA
Searching for great one bedroom apartments in Des Moines, IA? We are here to lend a helping hand and some useful information. You will find 56 apartments in Des Moines, IA, with prices starting from $470 going all the way up to $1,756. Whether you are browsing for chic single bedroom apartments with a higher price-tag or a cheap one bedroom efficiency, we want to make sure that you find a fabulous apartment, regardless. You can rent beautiful, spacious 1 bedroom apartments if you can fork a higher monthly rent. But if your budget is on the low-low, you will need stellar searching skills to land a nice apartment. If that happens to be the case, don’t lose hope, just keep on reading.
Is it possible to find a nice cheap apartment?
Yes, it is. If you want to find a quality apartment in a great location, as close to $470 as possible, which is as cheap as it gets in Des Moines, IA, keep in mind that this is kind of like bargain shopping for clothes. You have to look carefully, check often, and be quick, because there’s always a deal waiting to be discovered. Of the 31 listings in Des Moines, IA that have units available for rent, many offer weekly or monthly specials and discounts. Unbelievably good deals come up all the time. Keep checking, get notified by using saved searches, be the first one to see it, act fast and apply for it right away. You are not the only one looking for cheap one bedroom apartments, so these deals disappear quickly. A great deal on a one bedroom furnished apartment can be gone in no time. In order to find that perfect, affordable 1 bedroom we suggest you order your search results by price and hit the refresh button often. If you’ve studied the market and did your homework, you will know when a bargain hits the market.