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  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,355+
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    8301 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $825+
    2 BEDS $1,265+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $935+
    2 BEDS $1,160+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $789+
    1 BED $895+
    2 BEDS $988+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $765+
    2 BEDS $769+
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $659+
    2 BEDS $765+
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  • a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,087+
  • a large apartment building with a sidewalk
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    679, 699, 720, 830, 900 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $825+
  • a living room with a black accent wall and a couch
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    6000 NW 62Nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,410+
    2 BEDS $1,700+
    3 BEDS $2,285+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    935 SE Silkwood Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    1 BED $1,015+
    2 BEDS $1,232+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
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    14110 Sunflower Court, Urbandale, IA 50322
    2 BEDS $1,275
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    935 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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    2 BEDS $825+
    3 BEDS $1,140
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    437 Elgin Lane NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    2 BEDS $1,749+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a rug
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    820 SW Prescott Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    2 BEDS $1,649+
  • 6450 Merle Hay Road 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,375+
  • A living room with a striped rug and two white chairs.
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    6300 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,103+
    2 BEDS $1,307+
    3 BEDS $1,631+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    9577 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA 50131
    2 BEDS $1,217+
    3 BEDS $1,386+
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  • A modern living room with a ceiling fan and a blue rug on the floor.
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    770 NE 70Th, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,085
    2 BEDS $1,295+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen
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    100 5409 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $548+
    2 BEDS $648+
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    3650 Patricia Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $894+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    100 5509 NW Johnston Dr., Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,150+
  • A spacious kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    1360 NE Primrose Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    STUDIO $895+
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,245+
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
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    799 NE 60Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    1 BED $984+
    2 BEDS $1,469+
    3 BEDS $1,342+
  • A modern living room with a white couch and a ceiling fan.
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    15400 Boston Parkway, Clive, IA 50325
    1 BED $1,149+
    2 BEDS $1,557+
    3 BEDS $1,499+
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    5814 Northglenn Drive Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131
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    2 BEDS $1,275
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Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have increased by 2.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,251 to $1,281.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is $1,281.

Average rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA

$1,281/mo Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is around $1,281.

    What's the typical rent budget in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    A share of 21% of apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 3% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 59% of 's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 16% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 1% of apartment rentals in Greater Des Moines are in the $2,501-$3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA (59%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Greater Des Moines, IA

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    Car-Dependent
    20 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 4, Bike Score®: 20

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    The best apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA are: Windsor Square by Broadmoor, SaddleBrook Apartments, Winwood Apartments, Westpointe Apartments and Sherwood Glen.

    What is the average rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    The average rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is $1,208.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is between $728 and $1,353.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is between $548 and $1,879.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is between $648 and $2,569.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is between $659 and $2,548.

    What type of rental buildings are in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA?

    In Greater Des Moines, 24% of the residents are renting compared to 76% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Greater Des Moines’s rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

    Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA demographics

    • 221,438Total Population
    • 110,907 Female
      110,531 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA has 221,438 residents, 110,907 women and 110,531 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 38.

    Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA households

    • 58,624 Family
      25,677 Non-family
    • 30,293 Children
      54,009 No Children
    • 84,301Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $96,780Median Household Income

    There is a total of 84,301 households in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA. Of these, 30,293 have children and 54,009 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 58,624 family households and 25,677 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $96,780, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,490.

    Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have no high school education, 27% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 28% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

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