122 Mckinley Ave
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, and Air conditioning
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- 122 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 368-7438$1,145
- 610 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 368-7438$1,195
610 Mckinley Ave
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Concierge, and Extra storage
- 2807 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312(515) 220-2889$950
2807 Grand Ave
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
- 2501 East Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320(515) 238-5564$2,000
2501 East Porter Avenue
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, and Recently renovated
- 3220 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317(515) 393-2041$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home near Iowa State Fairgrounds
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Range, and Refrigerator
- 804 East 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309(515) 216-4700$3,095
Luxurious 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Townhouse – Des Moines
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Fireplace, and Refrigerator
- 203 Astor Street, Des Moines, IA 50316(515) 334-3345$1,250
Nice affordable single family home with garage!
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Pet friendly and Garage
- 3606 East 41st Street, Des Moines, IA 50317(515) 393-2041$1,245
3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom split level bi-attached!
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Range, and Refrigerator
- 904 Southeast 10th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309(515) 220-2889$925
904 SE 10th St
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Concierge, and Refrigerator
- 2319 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 210-5740$1,550
2319 Southwest 9th Street
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Garage, Recently renovated, and Air conditioning
- 2923 49th Place, Des Moines, IA 50310(515) 220-2889$900
2923 49th Pl
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Air conditioning + more
- 1312 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50311(515) 220-2889$850
1312 22nd St
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, and Concierge
- 2315 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312(515) 220-2889$825
2315 grand ave
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated + more
- 1703 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316(515) 220-2889$1,550
1703 E Grand Ave
- 1 unit available
- 4 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Parking, Air conditioning, Concierge, and Range
- 349 Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315(515) 220-2889$995
349 Rose Ave
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Parking, Air conditioning, Concierge, and Range
- 4155 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50310(515) 220-2889$1,195
4155 53rd Street
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- Amenities
Patio / balcony, Cats allowed, Parking, Air conditioning, and Refrigerator
Average rent in Des Moines, Iowa
- Studio
- $952Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $1,096Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $1,257Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $1,924Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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The average rent in Des Moines is $952 for a studio, $1,096 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,257 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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In Des Moines, the average rent is $952 for a studio, $1,096 for a 1-bedroom, $1,257 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,924 for a 3-bedroom.
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