Houses for Rent in Des Moines, IA
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Studio $740Base rent Income restricted4.5 (2)677 16Th St, Des Moines, IA 50314Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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1 bd $685Base rent Income restrictedMultiple, Des Moines, IA 50314Washer/Dryer • Public Transportation • Wheelchair Access
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Ask for pricing500 SE 10Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309Pet friendly
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3 bd $1,700Base rent1925 40Th Place, Des Moines, IA 50310Pet friendly
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4 bd $660Base rent Income restricted5.0 (1)Scattered Sites, Des Moines, IA 50314
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New listing2 bd $1,675Base rent3327 Southeast 4Th Court, Des Moines, IA 50315Dog friendly • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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New listing3 bd $1,495Base rent3401 SW 44Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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2 bd $895Base rent4421 South Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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3 bd $1,450Base rent6302 Washington Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA 50324Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,300Base rent4.0 (1)6304 Washington Avenue, Windsor Heights, IA 50324Pet friendly
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4 bd $2,170Base rent8642 Sunny Hill Drive, Clive, IA 50325Pet friendly
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4 bd $2,500Base rent624 1St St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035Pet friendly
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4 bd $2,400Base rent620 1St St NW, Bondurant, IA 50035Pet friendly
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4 bd $2,400Base rent16617 Goodman Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323Pet friendly
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4 bd $2,400Base rent16611 Goodman Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323Pet friendly
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4 bd $2,300Base rent4711 167Th St, Urbandale, IA 50323Pet friendly
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New listing4 bd $2,400Base rent725 17Th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent for a house in Des Moines, IA?
The price range of a house for rent is between $685 and $1,675.
How many houses are available in Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?
There are 8 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, IA were last updated on 14 Jul 2026.
What is the average size of a rental house in Des Moines, IA?
The average Des Moines, IA rental house size is 759 sq. ft.
What are the advantages of renting a house in Des Moines, IA?
Renting a house in Des Moines, IA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.
What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Des Moines, IA?
Houses for rent in Des Moines, IA are usually located in non-central areas.
Renting a house in Des Moines, IA
Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 18 homes for rent in Des Moines, IA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in Des Moines, IA for rental homes start at $660. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $2,400 per month.
A rental house offers flexibility
Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 18 houses listed in Des Moines, IA, with prices ranging from $660 to $2,400 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.