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  2. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    1332 E 37th St

    1332 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
  3. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    917 Maury St

    917 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  4. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500

    544 36th St

    544 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  5. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100

    3314 Valdez Ct

    3314 Valdez Ct, Des Moines, IA 50310
  6. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000

    3315 SE 4th St

    3315 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,075

    1617 34th St

    1617 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $675

    1210 West St

    1210 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    830 Hartford Ave

    830 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  11. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    802 SE 10th St

    802 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  12. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150

    3310 SE 5th St

    3310 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  13. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,275

    7415 Wilshire Blvd

    7415 Wilshire Blvd, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
  14. Building Photo - 1231 46th St
    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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  15. Building Photo - 4314 67th St
    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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  17. 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
  21. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,295

    2412 45th St

    2412 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  33. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,250

    3819 56th St

    3819 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  42. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,425

    6615 Washington Ave

    6615 Washington Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
  43. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    3011 67th St

    3011 67th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

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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
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McCombs Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
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Downtown School

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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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