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The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $1,025 and $3,338.
There are 99 3 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.
The average Des Moines, IA 3 bedroom apartment size is 1,122 sq. ft.
Renting a 3 bedroom apartment offers extra space compared to a 2 bedroom apartment, suited for a family or for sharing it with someone else.
A 3 bedroom apartment is more expensive than smaller units and it usually comes with higher utility costs.
With 90 apartments in Des Moines, IA, it can be hard finding just the right 3 bedroom apartment. Before you even start thinking about size, price and features, you have to choose a neighborhood. And that’s no easy task, considering that, depending on the area, you get a wide range of rentals in Des Moines, IA, from very cheap to very expensive. Then you also have to factor in the distance to work, kindergarten and/or school. It’s an important decision, as most likely you’re going to spend the next couple of years in this apartment with your family. You are not just searching for an apartment to live in, you’re searching for a home. The internet is supposed to help, but it only confuses you further with redundant lists of things you should pay attention to. We know the feeling very well. Let us give you just one piece of advice: take the rational path and get your priorities right. The only person who knows what type of apartment you need is you. Create a mental or written list of things you absolutely cannot live without, filter accordingly. If a balcony or a garage is absolutely crucial, then head on to the filters section and check the ones you want. This way you will save time by skipping the apartments that don’t meet your criteria.
There are certainly plenty of options among our 90 available units in Des Moines, IA if you’re considering also cheap 3 bedroom apartments. But are they worth considering? Certainly. Yet, you should not get carried away with very low prices, as your decision is not affecting only you. Most probably you’re moving with a family, and for the next few years this will be the place where your children will create memories. Good or bad. Remember how much you hated staying between four walls when you were a kid? Are there any playgrounds or parks around? Neighborhood amenities are important too. Cheap apartments in Des Moines, IA have low prices mostly because of their location. Take into account your morning commute. That being said, cheap apartments can be really good deals, but not at any price.
