Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Beaverdale

$900/mo

decreased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beaverdale is $900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beaverdale

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Beaverdale rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

Average rent prices in Beaverdale have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

Rent prices in Beaverdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beaverdale is $900, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Beaverdale run $820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$710

4%

21%

1 bedroom

$820

No Change

43%

2 bedroom

$950

No Change

41%

3 bedroom

$1,675

14%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,850

7%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$710

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$820

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Beaverdale and Drake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Beaverdale

Median rent price$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$865
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA is 4% higher than the median rent in Drake, Des Moines, IA.

Discover rentals in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments

3505 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2300 Beaver Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beaverdale apartment for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2929 Beaver Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2929 Beaver Ave

2929 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
36 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

36 Plex

4534 4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

2 beds

2 baths

$1,175

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Beaverdale rental market.

How much is rent in Beaverdale?

The average rent in Beaverdale is $900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beaverdale?

Average rent prices in Beaverdale have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 44% since last year.

How does Beaverdale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beaverdale is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beaverdale?

To comfortably afford rent in Beaverdale, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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