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2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. 116 Rentals Available
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    2 bd $1,679+
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    4.0 (51)
    604 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,917+
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    4.5 (22)
    103 SW 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,545+
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    210 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • Rent specials 8 units available
    2 bd $1,422
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    922 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $2,220+
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    555 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • Rent specials 8 units available
    2 bd $2,200+
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    1201 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,865
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    3.5 (1)
    415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,485
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    4.0 (1)
    340 SW 5Th, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,750+
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    1301 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,225
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    4.0 (7)
    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,225
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    3.0 (6)
    319 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,099
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    340 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  • 2 bd $1,850
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    606 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $805+
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    4.5 (4)
    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    4Th & Court, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    4.5 (1)
    350 SW 2Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer • Large Closets
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    405 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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    2 bd $1,595+
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    4.0 (1)
    1601 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,654
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    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    2 bd $1,292+
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    3.5 (14)
    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    2 bd $1,475+
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    4.5 (5)
    300 E Grand, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1600 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    3.5 (1)
    1720 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is between $890 and $3,200.

How many 2 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

There are 59 2 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 30 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

The average Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA 2 bedroom apartment size is 1,141 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

2 bedroom apartments offer more space compared to 1 bedroom or studio apartments. They are more suitable for 2 persons.

What are the downsides of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

A 2 bedroom apartment is usually slightly more expensive than a 1 bedroom apartment.

Renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Welcome to 2-bedroom rental listings in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. You may know the neighborhood very well, but you might still feel lost among so many listings. It’s understandable, browsing through 25 rental properties can be a nerve wracking experience. We’ll give you a little sum-up, just so you know where you stand budget-wise and to be able to adjust your expectations realistically while looking for 2 bedroom apartment rentals. In Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA apartment prices are between $805 and $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,821. Now that you know where you stand budget-wise, let’s continue with a two-sentence real estate 101. Just as with most things in life, you can’t have everything. From great location, exquisite interiors and low price, you need to choose two. There you go, we’ve just summed up all the wisdom you could ever gather on “how to choose an apartment” articles on the internet.

Staying on the cheap side?

If you’ve made it this far, we guess one of your choices was low price. Very well. You can save big by making just minor sacrifices on location. After all, the difference between a 25 and 35-minute commute is just 10 minutes, while you are still basically living in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. Moving two blocks away from the street with all the best restaurants will save you from overspending and from a lot of noise. Then it’s also easy to get carried away by all the new high-tech indulgences newer apartments offer. But you always pay for those dearly and most of the time don’t even use them. 2 bedroom apartments that have asking rents as high as $3,200 tend to be furnished and decorated according to last week’s trends. Again, if you don’t really care that much about interior design then you’re in a good position to save money. While photographers from Elle magazine will certainly not be sending you requests for a cover-shoot, cheap 2 bedroom apartments still make great homes. It all depends on your priorities, so figure out what are your unique must-haves and nice-to-haves, then filter, sort, and browse through our 116 rental apartments until you land on the perfect one.