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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA - 87 Rentals available

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Des Moines, IA Demographics

  • Total Population214,778
  • Female 105,981
    Male 108,797
  • Median Age33.9

Average Rent in Des Moines, IA

  • Des Moines, IA Average Rental Price, December 2019 $897 /mo

    Des Moines, IA Apartment Rent Ranges

    • < $5001%
    • $501-$70027%
    • $701-$1,00045%
    • $1,001-$1,50021%
    • $1,501-$2,0005%
    • > $2,0001%

    Des Moines, IA Rent Trends

    Average Rent Nov / 2016 Mar / 2017 Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Dec / 2019
    Des Moines, IA $830 $868 $880 $886 $887 $892 $895 $897 $901 $894 $897
    National $1,354 $1,350 $1,382 $1,385 $1,388 $1,423 $1,431 $1,434 $1,469 $1,473 $1,474
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    Des Moines, IA Households

    • Total Number of Households83,916
    • Family 48,573
      Non-family 35,343
    • Children 26,824
      No Children 57,092
    • Average People Per Household2.5
    • Median Household Income$49,999
    • Median Housing Costs Per Month$885

    Des Moines, IA Education Statistics

    • No High School5%
    • Some High School38%
    • Some College26%
    • Associate Degree8%
    • Bachelor Degree16%
    • Graduate Degree6%

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA

    A one bedroom apartment is a versatile home that works perfectly not only for single people, but also for couples or roommates. There is also a wide selection of one bedroom apartments in Des Moines, IA to choose from, so you can snatch your perfect apartment home. An average single bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is about 809 Sqft, so it’s definitely larger than your average studio, and even though it might cost more, it also brings some extra benefits to the table. You’ll get to enjoy the privacy of a separate bedroom, and if guests come over and your bedroom is a mess, you can just close the door. The average monthly rent is about $1,014, but you can find more affordable 1 bedroom apartments for as little as $470. It’s useful to know that if you’re looking for a cheap apartment, one bedroom efficiency apartments can be a great choice. Even though they are a bit smaller that a regular 1-bedroom unit, they are definitely more affordable, and you still get to enjoy the benefit of having a separate kitchen.

    Quick guide to finding cheap furnished one bedroom apartments

    If you’re looking for a one bedroom furnished apartment, the smartest way to search is by selecting "Furnished" under the "More" menu tab. Your results will only display properties that offer furnished rentals. In total, there are 91 rental units located in 33 Des Moines, IA properties, and a good percentage of them are furnished. You should know that the monthly rent for these already furnished units is usually bigger, but you’re saving on, well, furniture and decorating costs. These apartments can rent for up to $2,599. In case you’re feeling overwhelmed by the wide selection, we’ll give you a tip. Sort your selection by "Rent", ascending, to see the cheapest rentals listed first. Don’t let that perfect apartment slip! Contact the property to check its availability and you can secure your lease directly on RENTCafé.

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