Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Des Moines, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Des Moines
$1,872/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Des Moines is $1,872 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $37 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Des Moines
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Des Moines rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Des Moines, WA
Average rent prices in Des Moines have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Des Moines, WA
Rent prices in Des Moines vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Des Moines is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines run $1,648 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,315 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,635 |  1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,332 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,549 | 13% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Des Moines | $1,922 | |
Marina District | $1,809 | |
North Central | $1,650 | |
North Hill | $1,725 | |
Pacific Ridge | $1,885 | |
Redondo | $1,766 | |
South Des Moines | $1,927 | |
Woodmont | $1,695 | |
Zenith | $2,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,725 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,822 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,635
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,332
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,549
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
25%
Central Des Moines
Average rent
$1,922
Pacific Ridge
Average rent
$1,885
South Des Moines
Average rent
$1,927
Zenith
Average rent
$2,245
Marina District
Average rent
$1,809
Woodmont
Average rent
$1,695
Redondo
Average rent
$1,766
North Hill
Average rent
$1,725
North Central
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Des Moines, WA, 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 Des Moines, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Des Moines and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.
Des Moines
2%lower than the national median
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, WA is 31% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
6%$1,995
10%$2,159
11%$2,873
7%$1,535
4%$2,400
7%$2,295
1%$1,754
$2,295
5%$2,006
10%$1,650
17%$1,800
Discover rentals in Des Moines, WA
2d ago
Woodmont house for rent in Des Moines
26117 20th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
2 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Sep 26
5d+ ago
Marina District house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Zenith apartment for rent in Des Moines
1011 S Kent Des Moines Rd #3, Des Moines, WA 98198
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
22506 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
3 baths
$4,095
House for rent
1d ago
2445 S 222nd St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,635–$1,907
Apartment for rent
3d ago
750 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
South Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Condo for rent
2h ago
1145 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$2,509
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22805 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22749 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines
23109 25th Ave S #2, Des Moines, WA 98198
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available Dec 30
2h ago
1145 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$2,509
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22805 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines
23109 25th Ave S #2, Des Moines, WA 98198
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available Dec 30
1d ago
2445 S 222nd St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,635–$1,907
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1145 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$2,509
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22805 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Zenith apartment for rent in Des Moines
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
2d ago
2060 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Des Moines, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Des Moines rental market.
How much is rent in Des Moines?
The average rent in Des Moines is $1,872 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Des Moines?
Average rent prices in Des Moines have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Des Moines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Des Moines is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $37 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Des Moines?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Des Moines are North Central ($1,650/mo), Woodmont ($1,695/mo), and North Hill ($1,725/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Des Moines?
To comfortably afford rent in Des Moines, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Des Moines?
October offers the best rental deals in Des Moines with the lowest rents of the year, running about 10% below February's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while August sees the highest competition.
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).