Rental terms in Des Moines as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,013 | $550 | $2,578 |
| Des Moines Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $384 | $3,900 |
| Des Moines Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $446 | $4,000 |
| Des Moines Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $660 | $5,310 |
| Des Moines Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $630 | $3,495 |
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Write a ReviewIt’s likely that you only really hear about Des Moines every four years when the presidential caucuses kick off in this city. But that’s only part of the great culture and history of Des Moines. It’s over 150 years old and in that time has grown to be a Midwestern hub of culture and commerce. If you’re in the insurance industry, Des Moines is the absolute best place to live as it is the home of several large insurance companies. Des Moines isn’t just for insurance people, though, it’s a city that keeps growing, and it’s even been attracting more and more young people. If you’re looking for apartments in Des Moines, this must be an exciting time in your life because Des Moines is a great (not to mention inexpensive) place to live.
Des Moines is a constantly underrated city. It’s not the most talked about city, but it sure has a lot going on! It’s the home of several professional minor league sports teams, including the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League. Des Moines is also a smart city. It has an impressive public school system and houses five colleges and universities. Iowa’s work force, including that of Des Moines, ranks as one of the best educated in the country due to its 80% high school graduation rate. Des Moines’ real claim to fame is its importance in the presidential election, many candidates set up campaign offices here due to its position as the site of the first caucuses.
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Des Moines is at The Drake listed at $680.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Des Moines is $1,462.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Des Moines is a 3,151 square feet unit starting from $1,131 at The Equitable Building.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Des Moines is currently at 717 sq ft.
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