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  2. Building Photo - 4541 50th St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    4541 50th St

    4541 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  4. Building Photo - 544 36th St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500

    544 36th St

    544 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  5. Building Photo - 1144 Polk Blvd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150

    1144 Polk Blvd

    1144 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
  6. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100

    3314 Valdez Ct

    3314 Valdez Ct, Des Moines, IA 50310
  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000

    3315 SE 4th St

    3315 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  9. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    802 SE 10th St

    802 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    816 Hartford Ave

    816 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  11. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,075

    1617 34th St

    1617 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $675

    1210 West St

    1210 West St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  13. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,200

    417 44th St

    417 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  14. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500

    544 36th St

    544 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
  15. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    830 Hartford Ave

    830 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  16. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150

    3310 SE 5th St

    3310 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
  17. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    917 Maury St

    917 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  18. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975

    814 Hartford Ave

    814 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
  20. Building Photo - 1322 Randall Pl
    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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  21. 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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  22. 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
  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
  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    3011 67th St

    3011 67th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

Living & Renting in Des Moines

Des Moines at a Glance

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$1,014
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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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Carver Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
423 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 $1,014.

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 $849.

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 $1,014.

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 $1,134.

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 $1,475.

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