In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Parking, Stainless steel, Air conditioning, Some paid utils + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, New construction, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Putting green, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Recently renovated + more
On-site laundry, Putting green, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Dishwasher, Range, and Refrigerator
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Des Moines, IA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,029, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain up 0.5% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Des Moines rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Des Moines metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Des Moines fell by 0.1% over the course of December, and has now increased by a total of 0.5% over the past 12 months. Des Moines’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to the state average (-0.5%) and has outpaced the national average (-1.3%).
Twelve months into the year, rents in Des Moines have risen 1.7%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2024 rents had decreased 0.2%.
If we expand our view to the wider Des Moines metro area, the median rent is $1,120 meaning that the median price in Des Moines proper ($1,029) is 8.2% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -0.6%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 5 cities in the Des Moines metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Ankeny is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,374. Des Moines is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,029. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Ankeny (0.6%) while the slowest is in Urbandale (-5.3%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Des Moines, IA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,029, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain up 0.5% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Des Moines rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Des Moines metro area and the nation as a whole.
Des Moines' origins trace back to the 19th century, and its journey from a frontier outpost to a bustling city is woven into the fabric of its neighborhoods. Historical landmarks like the gold-domed State Capitol and the stately Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion offer glimpses into the city's storied past.
The city is home to a thriving arts scene, exemplified by the Des Moines Art Center and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park
View Des Moines City GuideDes Moines' origins trace back to the 19th century, and its journey from a frontier outpost to a bustling city is woven into the fabric of its neighborhoods. Historical landmarks like the gold-domed State Capitol and the stately Terrace Hill Governor's Mansion offer glimpses into the city's storied past.
The city is home to a thriving arts scene, exemplified by the Des Moines Art Center and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park
The representation of ethnic minorities in Des Moines is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Des Moines are White (63%), Hispanic Or Latino (15.1%), Black Or African American (9.3%), Asian (7.6%), Two Or More (4.2%), Other (0.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Des Moines is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Des Moines are White (63%), Hispanic Or Latino (15.1%), Black Or African American (9.3%), Asian (7.6%), Two Or More (4.2%), Other (0.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.2%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Des Moines from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
