R & T Lofts (opens in new tab)

717 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 750-0110

$950+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

This property is offering a limited-time move-in special.

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The Meridan (opens in new tab)

425 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 705-2465

$1,314+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

30 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Stainless steel + more

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Vine Street Lofts (opens in new tab)

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Metro Lofts (opens in new tab)

100 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Eagle View Lofts and Townhomes Gallery 1

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City Guide

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines is $1,134+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,208+. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio: $942+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,134+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,208+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $1,779+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Des Moines, IA, the average rent is $942+ for a studio, $1,134+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,208+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,779+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Des Moines, IA, check out our monthly Des Moines, IA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Des Moines, IA by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Des Moines, IA apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Des Moines, IA.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Des Moines, IA. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Iowa State University, Drake University, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, Grand View University, Des Moines Area Community College, and Simpson College.

Des Moines Rent Report: October 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Des Moines, IA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,034, after falling 1.1% last month. Prices are now down 1.0% 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.

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