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Apartments for Rent in Des Moines IA

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Des Moines, IA’s average rent price is $1,151 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 $921
Windsor Heights $1,074
Ankeny $983
Carlisle $733
Norwalk $788

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 10–15 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 fast—catch 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.

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Des Moines, IA Rental Insights

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $989 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Des Moines, IA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Highland Park, Campus Park-Wright's Grove, and Easter Lake Area. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Des Moines, IA are 50309, 50315, 50312, 50310, and 50320.

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