2 bedroom homes for sale in Des Moines, IA

view of side of property featuring central AC

kitchen featuring sink, a textured ceiling, dark hardwood / wood-style floors, dishwasher, and white cabinets

kitchen featuring appliances with stainless steel finishes, sink, white cabinets, and dark hardwood / wood-style floors

New - 13 hours on Rocket

$2,048 Closing Credit¹

$172,500

2 beds • 1 bath • 796 sqft

3215 6th Ave, Des Moines IA 50313

#711582, Amber Salmon, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

New - 14 hours on Rocket

$2,647 Closing Credit¹

$222,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,346 sqft

4316 Grand Ave Unit 8, Des Moines IA 50312

#711572, CAROLYN LYNNER, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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interior space featuring dark hardwood / wood-style floors

empty room featuring dark wood-type flooring

New - 16 hours on Rocket

$1,009 Closing Credit¹

$85,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 740 sqft

3834 50th St, Des Moines IA 50310

#711556, Michelle Polder, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

ranch-style house featuring a front yard

single story home featuring a garage and a front lawn

living room featuring ceiling fan and light wood-type flooring

New - 17 hours on Rocket

$2,969 Closing Credit¹

$250,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 960 sqft

3913 Madison Ave, Des Moines IA 50310

#711497, Calcutta, Kaleena, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

New - 1 day on Rocket

$1,579 Closing Credit¹

$133,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 870 sqft

2950 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines IA 50317

#711504, Betts, Christopher, Listing Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center

bungalow-style home featuring a garage and an outdoor structure

view of front of house featuring a garage and an outdoor structure

New - 1 day on Rocket

$1,176 Closing Credit¹

$99,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 790 sqft

726 25th St, Des Moines IA 50312

#711457, Jeff Kinion, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact

washroom featuring independent washer and dryer

kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, sink, and light hardwood / wood-style floors

New - 1 day on Rocket

$1,722 Closing Credit¹

$145,000

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,014 sqft

2323 E Porter Ave Unit 94, Des Moines IA 50320

#711427, Lauren Hayes, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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Median Sold Price

$215.3K

Avg. Sale Time

46 Days

Based on our January 2025 Market Report.

ranch-style home with a garage and a front yard

living room with light carpet, wooden walls, and a textured ceiling

living room featuring ceiling fan, a textured ceiling, and carpet

New - 1 day on Rocket

$2,078 Closing Credit¹

$175,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 836 sqft

2416 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines IA 50317

#711456, Becky Jackson, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

New - 1 day on Rocket

$2,493 Closing Credit¹

$209,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,240 sqft

3031 Grand Ave Unit 315, Des Moines IA 50312

#711375, Ben Bjorholm, Listing Office: 1 Percent Lists Evolution

view of front of home with a front yard and a storage unit

New - 2 days on Rocket

$1,959 Closing Credit¹

$165,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 802 sqft

3180 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines IA 50317

#711433, Micole Van Walbeek, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

New - 2 days on Rocket

$1,425 Closing Credit¹

$120,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 695 sqft

1906 10th St, Des Moines IA 50314

#711431, Micole Van Walbeek, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

townhome / multi-family property with a garage and a front lawn

property entrance featuring a patio area

unfurnished living room featuring light carpet, a stone fireplace, and ceiling fan with notable chandelier

New - 2 days on Rocket

$1,958 Closing Credit¹

$164,900

2 beds • 2.5 baths • 1,180 sqft

2101 Meadow Ct Unit 1405, Des Moines IA 50320

#711383, Scott Venteicher, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

New - 3 days on Rocket

$1,781 Closing Credit¹

$150,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 720 sqft

2426 E 38th St, Des Moines IA 50317

#711366, Lynette Williamson, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature

view of front of home featuring covered porch

view of front facade featuring covered porch

New - 6 days on Rocket

$1,959 Closing Credit¹

$165,000

2 beds • 1.5 baths • 905 sqft

2729 Capitol Ave, Des Moines IA 50317

#711258, Reyes, Monica, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC

view of front facade featuring a garage, an outdoor structure, and a front yard

bungalow-style house featuring an outbuilding, a garage, and a front lawn

view of front of home with a front yard and central AC unit

New - 7 days on Rocket

$2,791 Closing Credit¹

$235,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 764 sqft

118 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines IA 50315

#711216, Libby Anderson, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

carpeted spare room featuring a textured ceiling

New - 7 days on Rocket

$2,244 Closing Credit¹

$189,000

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,348 sqft

2880 Grand Ave Unit 208, Des Moines IA 50312

#711204, JIM BAEHR, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale

living room with light wood-type flooring

New - 7 days on Rocket

$5,164 Closing Credit¹

$434,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,400 sqft

1310 Murphy St Unit 1302, Des Moines IA 50309

#711150, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

view of front facade featuring a carport and a front lawn

view of front of home featuring a carport, a garage, an outdoor structure, and a front yard

living area featuring dark wood-type flooring and a textured ceiling

$2,292 Closing Credit¹

$193,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 751 sqft

216 Virginia Ave, Des Moines IA 50315

#711110, Beatriz Sosa, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

rear view of house with a yard and a garage

dining area with light hardwood / wood-style floors

$2,791 Closing Credit¹

$235,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 978 sqft

4830 NW 52nd St, Des Moines IA 50310

#711070, Rochelle Burnett, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

$2,363 Closing Credit¹

$199,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 672 sqft

2604 56th St, Des Moines IA 50310

#711096, Julie Campbell, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Ankeny

view of front of home featuring a front lawn

view of side of property with a garage and a lawn

$2,363 Closing Credit¹

$199,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,320 sqft

3034 Indianola Ave, Des Moines IA 50315

#710835, David Charlson, Listing Office: PROmetro Realty

living room with crown molding, a wealth of natural light, ceiling fan, and light hardwood / wood-style flooring

$2,137 Closing Credit¹

$179,999

2 beds • 2 baths • 720 sqft

4101 Columbia St, Des Moines IA 50313

#710900, Misty Darling, Listing Office: BH&G Real Estate Innovations

$949 Closing Credit¹

$79,900

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,172 sqft

2917 2nd Ave, Des Moines IA 50313

#710885, Beatris Mayorga, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

view of front facade featuring central AC

rear view of property featuring a garage and central AC unit

$2,909 Closing Credit¹

$245,000

2 beds • 2.5 baths • 1,104 sqft

2134 High St, Des Moines IA 50312

#710993, Ben Bjorholm, Listing Office: 1 Percent Lists Evolution

view of front facade with a front lawn and covered porch

living room with a tiled fireplace, a textured ceiling, and a chandelier

unfurnished living room with sink and a fireplace

$2,553 Closing Credit¹

$215,000

2 beds • 2.5 baths • 1,106 sqft

2300 Hart Ave Unit 6, Des Moines IA 50320

#710990, Habib, Omar, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

bungalow-style home with a garage and an outdoor structure

exterior space with an outbuilding and a garage

$1,899 Closing Credit¹

$159,900

2 beds • 1 bath • 704 sqft

3011 Columbia St, Des Moines IA 50313

#710979, Amy Meyer, Listing Office: LPT Realty, LLC

unfurnished sunroom featuring a healthy amount of sunlight

empty room featuring ceiling fan, lofted ceiling, and dark hardwood / wood-style floors

$1,663 Closing Credit¹

$140,000

2 beds • 1.5 baths • 930 sqft

1157 14th St, Des Moines IA 50314

#710727, Joanne May, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

sitting room with hardwood / wood-style flooring and a barn door

$1,781 Closing Credit¹

$150,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 988 sqft

918 Buchanan St, Des Moines IA 50316

#710674, Joanne May, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

$3,563 Closing Credit¹

$300,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 1,064 sqft

400 SW 7th St Unit 105, Des Moines IA 50309

#710567, Tony Sly, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

spare room with a notable chandelier, a textured ceiling, and light hardwood / wood-style flooring

$2,672 Closing Credit¹

$225,000

2 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,076 sqft

4225 Grand Ave Unit 8, Des Moines IA 50312

#710710, Maggie Brett, Listing Office: Midwestern Realty

$1,722 Closing Credit¹

$145,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 736 sqft

215 Clark St, Des Moines IA 50314

#710651, Joanne May, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and dark wood-type flooring

$2,613 Closing Credit¹

$220,000

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,146 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 305, Des Moines IA 50309

#710615, Trisha Eslick Davis, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact

living room featuring dark hardwood / wood-style flooring

living room with dark hardwood / wood-style flooring

$3,088 Closing Credit¹

$260,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 900 sqft

4323 Hickman Rd, Des Moines IA 50310

#710487, Darson Grantham, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

living room featuring dark wood-type flooring

home office with hardwood / wood-style floors

$2,957 Closing Credit¹

$249,000

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,357 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 501, Des Moines IA 50309

#710427, Nita Ball, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact

$1,722 Closing Credit¹

$145,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 790 sqft

3403 Thompson Ave, Des Moines IA 50317

#710621, Terry Anderson, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

view of front of house featuring a front lawn

view of front of property with a front yard and a deck

$1,959 Closing Credit¹

$165,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 768 sqft

1254 Ure St, Des Moines IA 50317

#710634, Ashley Grandgeorge, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Ankeny

bungalow featuring cooling unit and a front lawn

carpeted empty room featuring a textured ceiling, ceiling fan, and ornamental molding

$2,553 Closing Credit¹

$215,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 725 sqft

1920 61st St, Des Moines IA 50322

#710560, Jon Lipovac, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

$3,443 Closing Credit¹

$289,900

2 beds • 2 baths • 1,207 sqft

3131 Fleur Dr Unit 404, Des Moines IA 50321

#710578, Joseph G. Henry, Listing Office: Iowa Realty South

view of front facade featuring a front yard, a porch, and a garage

townhome / multi-family property with a garage and a porch

$2,328 Closing Credit¹

$196,000

2 beds • 2.5 baths • 1,332 sqft

500 N Valley Dr Unit 402, Des Moines IA 50312

#710541, Kathy Kidd, Listing Office: RE/MAX Results

property exterior at dusk with a garage and an outbuilding

$2,482 Closing Credit¹

$209,000

2 beds • 1 bath • 785 sqft

1268 E 33rd Ct, Des Moines IA 50317

#710477, Jeffrey Hagel, Listing Office: BEX Realty, LLC

Des Moines, IA Real Estate Market Overview

Browse 147 2 bedroom homes for sale in Des Moines, IA. View properties, photos, nearby real estate with school and housing market information. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 3.9% between December 2024 and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,388. Des Moines, IA housing market in January 2025 saw over 19 listings sold above listed price, more than 27 sold at listed price and over 88 sold below.

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Schools near Des Moines, IA

Elementary Schools

South Union Elementary School
4201 S Union St
Public District KG-5
Edmunds Elementary School
950 15th St
Public District KG-5
Capitol View Elementary School
320 E 16th St
Public District EE-5

Middle Schools

Harding Middle School
203 E Euclid Ave
Public District 6-8
Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave
Public District 6-8
Cowles Montessori School
6401 College Ave
Public District EE-8

High Schools

Hoover High School
4800 Aurora Ave
Public District 9-12
Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St
Public District 9-12
North High School
501 Holcomb Ave
Public District 9-12

Data provided by Great Schools

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