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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines IA
2,406 Rentals Available
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Des Moines Market Snapshot
Average 1-Bedroom Rent is $1,010/mo
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Studio$1,050+1 Bed$1,430+Total Monthly Price12 Month LeaseTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees of $55. Variable costs based on usage may apply.Base Rent:Studio$995+1 Bed$1,375+Specials
Pool In Unit Washer & Dryer Walk-In Closets Ceiling Fans Controlled Access EV Charging Smoke Free
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Studio$1,052+1 Bed$1,278+2 Beds$1,975Total Monthly PriceTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees. Variable costs based on usage may apply.1 Month Free
Pets Allowed Fitness Center Pool Dishwasher Refrigerator Kitchen
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Explore Rent Prices Near Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA’s average rent price is $1,163 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.
| Average Rent | |
|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | $936 |
| Windsor Heights | $1,112 |
| Ankeny | $1,050 |
| Carlisle | $823 |
| Norwalk | $750 |
Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.
Des Moines, IA Apartments for Rent
Set along the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, the city blends an easy commute with plenty to do. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Des Moines, start with Downtown and the Western Gateway for a short walk to Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Court Avenue eateries, and the skywalks. The Historic East Village lines up indie shops, cafes, and views of the Iowa State Capitol. Sherman Hill offers classic brick and Victorian-era buildings near Hoyt Sherman Place, while the Ingersoll-Grand corridor brings you restaurants and bars. The Drake neighborhood buzzes with campus energy and the Drake Relays, Beaverdale features tree-lined streets and neighborhood taverns, South of Grand/Waterbury puts you by Greenwood Park and the Des Moines Art Center, and Highland Park/Union Park keeps you close to river trails and the Heritage Carousel.
Getting around is simple: I-235 cuts through the city, DART buses hub at DART Central Station, and Des Moines International Airport is roughly a 10â15 minute drive from downtown. Many renters choose homes near major employers in the core (Principal, Wellmark, Dotdash Meredith) or commute west to office parks in West Des Moines via I-235/I-80. Weekends fill up fastâcatch a game at Principal Park, explore the Science Center of Iowa, stroll the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, or see a concert at Wells Fargo Arena and the Iowa Events Center. For convenience, look for apartments near Gray's Lake Park or rentals close to DART Central Station to keep errands, trails, and downtown entertainment within quick reach.
Des Moines, IA Rental Insights
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Des Moines, IA has limited transit options. A car is recommended for most errands and commutes.
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Students renting in Des Moines, IA have access to Des Moines Area C.C., Urban, Grand View University, Drake University, and Des Moines Area C.C., Ankeny.