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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA - 81 Rentals available

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Des Moines, IA Demographics

  • Total Population208,020
  • Female 101,835
    Male 106,185
  • Median Age33.4

Average Rent for 1 Bedroom apartments in Des Moines, IA

  • The average rent for a 1 Bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA, November 2018$877/mo
  • Studio$707
  • 1 Bedroom$856
  • 2 Bedrooms$889

Des Moines, IA 1 Bedroom Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $501-$70044%
  • $701-$1,00028%
  • $1,001-$1,50027%
  • $1,501-$2,0001%

Des Moines, IA 1 Bedroom Apartment Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Nov / 2018 $877 $856
Jan / 2018 $876 $856
Sept / 2017 $866 $840
May / 2017 $872 $848
Jan / 2017 $859 $825
Sept / 2016 $825 $799
May / 2016 $798 $747
Jan / 2016 $794 $745
Sept / 2015 $772 $722
May / 2015 $758 $672
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Des Moines, IA Households

  • Total Number of Households81,717
  • Family 48,702
    Non-family 33,015
  • Children 27,351
    No Children 54,366
  • Average People Per Household2.48
  • Median Household Income$46,290
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$858

Des Moines, IA Education Statistics

  • No High School5%
  • Some High School39%
  • Some College25%
  • Associate Degree9%
  • Bachelor Degree17%
  • 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 876 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 $1,004, but you can find more affordable 1 bedroom apartments for as little as $515. 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 81 rental units located in 28 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 $6,703. 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.