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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Des Moines, IA

43 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 7000 Lake Hill Dr
    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
  2. Building Photo - 2311 E Grand Ave
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,799
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,799
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,799

    2311 E Grand Ave

    2311 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  4. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,595

    2100 Meadow Chase Ln

    2100 Meadow Chase Ln, Des Moines, IA 50320
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $900+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,300

    1122 27th St

    1122 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  6. 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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  7. 2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    944 12th St

    944 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  9. 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

    1100 E 6th St Unit 2

    1100 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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  11. 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
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  12. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    1212 62nd St

    1212 62nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  13. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    252 E Center St

    252 E Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    1602 Army Post Rd

    1602 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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  15. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    2625 63rd St Unit 2625

    2625 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50322
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  16. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    4115 Kingman Blvd Unit 1

    4115 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,125
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,125
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,125

    1120 E 6th St Unit 8

    1120 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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  18. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,199
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,199

    112 11th St Unit #206

    112 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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  19. 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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  20. 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
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  21. 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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  22. 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

    4314 67th St Unit Duplex

    4314 67th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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  24. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650 - $1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $1,700

    3011 67th St

    3011 67th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
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  25. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $2,399
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,399
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,399

    2806 Fayrdale Dr

    2806 Fayrdale Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
  26. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,349
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,349
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,349

    3412 Garfield Ave

    3412 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875

    4009 University Ave Unit #1

    4009 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  28. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    31 E Broad St

    31 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  29. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,295

    1363 E 15th St

    1363 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
  30. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    2527 Lynner Dr

    2527 Lynner Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
  31. Discounts
    Discounts
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $855
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$855
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$855

    713 20th St Unit 1915-3

    713 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  32. Discounts
    Discounts
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,475

    3120 Cottage Grove Ave Unit 1

    3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  33. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350

    1614 Gillette St

    1614 Gillette St, Des Moines, IA 50314
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    400 E Locust St

    400 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  37. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    5000 Twana Dr Unit 1

    5000 Twana Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
  38. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $675
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$675
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$675

    309 8th St Unit 3

    309 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Living & Renting in Des Moines

Des Moines at a Glance

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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
1,953 Students
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East High School

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
874 Students
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Lincoln High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,218 Students
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North High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
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Merrill Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
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Meredith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
GreatSchools Rating
McCombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
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Downtown School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
184 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 $1,018.

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 $845.

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 $1,018.

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 $1,143.

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 $1,555.

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 $1,452.

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