Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, IA

Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Des Moines, IA are: The Equitable Building, Sunburst Apts, Elmcrest, Confluence on 3rd Apartments and Grand Colony.

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,073.

The price range for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $650 and $2,709.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $633 and $2,217.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $643 and $3,200.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is between $675 and $3,338.

In Des Moines, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Des Moines's rentals, 57% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Des Moines is 32 years old, with 44% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 84% are garden-style apartment communities, 13% are mid-sized buildings, and 8% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Des Moines are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.