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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Des Moines, IA

35 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 112 11th St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    112 11th St Unit 205

    112 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    (515) 519-3893
  2. Building Photo - 2300 Hart Ave
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,699
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,699
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,699

    2300 Hart Ave Unit 7

    2300 Hart Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
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  3. Building Photo - 1205 Randolph St
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    1205 Randolph St

    1205 Randolph St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    112 11th St Unit #206

    112 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1322 Randall Pl

    1322 Randall Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  6. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    2625 63rd St Unit 2625

    2625 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50322
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  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    4704 Valdez Dr

    4704 Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
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  9. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    1231 46th St

    1231 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    712 15th St Unit 712

    712 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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  11. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    2935 Lake Hill Dr

    2935 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
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  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    1120 E 6th St Unit 2

    1120 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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  14. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    1810 74th St Unit 1

    1810 74th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
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  15. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975 - $1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975 - $1,200

    3841 69th St

    3841 69th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    450 SW 7th St Unit 104

    450 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  17. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,545
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,545
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,545

    3520 37th st

    3520 37th st, Des Moines, IA 50310
  18. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,675
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,675
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,675

    812 Euclid Ave

    812 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
  19. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    3902 43rd St Unit 3902 43rd

    3902 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  20. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    2921 High St Unit 2917 High Apt.#1

    2921 High St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  21. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    4434 Honey Bee Rdg Unit Apartment

    4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Des Moines, IA 50317
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    4009 University Ave Unit #3

    4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  23. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    2900 SE 10th St

    2900 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  24. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    7000 Lake Hill Dr

    7000 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $875+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,550+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875 - $1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,550

    3120 Cottage Grove Ave

    3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  26. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$850

    1614 Arlington Ave Unit 4

    1614 Arlington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    112 11th St Unit 605

    112 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  28. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1250 9th St Unit e #1

    1250 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  29. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    2930 Lake Hill Dr

    2930 Lake Hill Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
  30. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $890
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$890
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$890

    309 8th St Unit 2

    309 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Living & Renting in Des Moines

Des Moines at a Glance

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$1,020
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Des Moines, IA Apartments for Rent

Des Moines serves as Iowa's capital and sits where Interstates 35 and 80 meet, making it a central Midwest hub with over 216,000 residents. The city anchors the insurance industry nationwide, hosting headquarters for Principal Financial Group and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Des Moines, you'll discover budget-friendly options-one-bedroom units average $987 monthly while two-bedrooms run about $1,097, significantly less than similar metro areas across the country.

Renting in Des Moines means choosing from established neighborhoods like East Village, where historic buildings house local restaurants and shops, or areas surrounding Drake University that draw diverse residents. Downtown features a four-mile climate-controlled skywalk connecting buildings throughout the year, plus 76 city parks including Gray's Lake Park with its popular 1.9-mile walking trail. Des Moines Area Regional Transit runs buses across the metro, and most commutes take about 20 minutes. Downtown apartment communities put you within walking distance of the Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and the Downtown Farmers' Market-one of the Midwest's largest open-air markets.

Why Des Moines?

  • Great nightlife: bars, dance clubs, concerts, and theaters.
  • Placing your bets at Prairie Meadow Racetrack and Casino.
  • Fun: art shows, concerts, festivals, and the Iowa State Fair.
  • More fun: horseback riding, golfing, skating, hiking, and fishing.
  • Hot-air balloon rides during the annual National Balloon Classic.
  • Walkable shopping districts, historic villages, and sleek, modern malls.

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Education

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Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
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Saydel High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
451 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,893 Students
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North High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
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Hoover High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
874 Students
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Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
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McCombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
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Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
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Perkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
410 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Des Moines, IA

What are the average rent costs in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,020.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA is $848.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is $1,020.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is $1,138.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is $1,551.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA is $1,467.

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