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Apartments for Rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA
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    1040 Blue Ridge Place NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Studio $783+
    1 BED $983+
    2+ BEDS $1,177+
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    9577 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA 50131
    2 BEDS $1,185
    3 BEDS $1,470+
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    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $845
    2 BEDS $850
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    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,020+
    2 BEDS $1,265+
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    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $700
    2 BEDS $710
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    6000 NW 62Nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
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    3650 Patricia Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $925
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    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Studio $821+
    1 BED $899+
    2+ BEDS $1,001+
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    820 SW Prescott Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    2 BEDS $1,614+
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    6031 Meadow Crest Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $835+
    2 BEDS $1,080+
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    935 SE Silkwood Lane, Grimes, IA 50111
    1 BED $928+
    2 BEDS $1,102+
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    8650 Crescent Chase, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $1,115+
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    8301 Colby Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $985+
    2 BEDS $1,445+
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    437 Elgin Lane NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    2 BEDS $1,599+
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    6450 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $1,025+
    2 BEDS $1,275
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    4454 NW 142Nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323
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    2 BEDS $1,025+
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    15328 Deerview Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323
    4 BEDS $2,700
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    624 1St St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035
    4 BEDS $2,500
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    5409 NW Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $500+
    2 BEDS $590+
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    5509 NW Johnston Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
    1 BED $455+
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    679, 699, 720, 830, 900 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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    2 BEDS $895+
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    935 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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    1 BED $860
    2 BEDS $860+
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    755 NE 56Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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    3 BEDS $1,100
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    415 NE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021
    1 BED $935+
    2 BEDS $965
    3 BEDS $1,030+
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Average rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA

$1,153/mo Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is around $1,153.

Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA apartment rent ranges

A share of 2% of apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA have the cheapest rents between $501-$700. Around 12% of rentals are in the most expensive price range of $1,501-$2,000. Around 35% of ’s apartments have monthly rents between $701-$1,000. There are 49% of apartments with rents between $1,001-$1,500.

Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA rent trends

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,726, while the average monthly rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is $1,153.

Getting around in Greater Des Moines, IA

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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 4 Dec 2023.

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

The best apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA are: Blue Ridge Commons, White Oak, Sherwood Glen, Windsor Square by Broadmoor and Plaza Manor.

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

The average rent in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA is $1,153. Start your search for apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA now.

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 $783 and $1,014. View all studio apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA.

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 $455 and $1,423. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA now.

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 $590 and $3,221. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA.

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 $700 and $2,090. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA.

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

In Greater Des Moines 24% of the housing is rented out compared to 76% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Greater Des Moines’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 71% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA demographics

  • 213,421Total Population
  • 107,194 Female
    106,227 Male
  • 37.2Median Age

In total, Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA has 213,421 residents, 107,194 women and 106,227 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of ’s population is 37.2.

Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA households

  • 56,157 Family
    24,573 Non-family
  • 29,883 Children
    50,846 No Children
  • 80,729Total Number of Households
  • 2.61Average People Per Household
  • $88,964Median Household Income

There is a total of 80,729 households in Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa, IA. Of these, 29,883 have children and 50,846 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 56,157 family households and 24,573 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in is 2.61 people, on average. The median household annual income in equals $88,964, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,333.

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, 26% went to high-school, and 25% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 26% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 12% hold a Graduate Degree.

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