As of December 2024 the median rental rate in Des Moines is $1,168 which is $44 (4%) less than the median of $1,212 for Polk County, $104 (10%) more than the median of $1,064 for Iowa and $429 (27%) less than the median of $1,597 for the United States.
| Median | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,168 | $951 | $1,130 | $1,423 |
| Polk County | $1,212 | $924 | $1,161 | $1,551 |
| Iowa | $1,064 | $834 | $1,033 | $1,326 |
| United States | $1,597 | $1,236 | $1,565 | $1,989 |
