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Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Des Moines, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Des Moines
$1,890/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Des Moines is $1,890 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $10 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Des Moines
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,630, whereas a house costs $3,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,525 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,972 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,395 | 1% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Des Moines | $2,149 | |
Marina District | $1,625 | |
North Central | $1,900 | |
North Hill | $1,830 | |
Pacific Ridge | $1,695 | |
Redondo | $2,022 | |
South Des Moines | $2,039 | |
Woodmont | $1,595 | |
Zenith | $1,860 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,630 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,772 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,095 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,972
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
Central Des Moines
Average rent
$2,149
Pacific Ridge
Average rent
$1,695
South Des Moines
Average rent
$2,039
Woodmont
Average rent
$1,595
Zenith
Average rent
$1,860
Marina District
Average rent
$1,625
Redondo
Average rent
$2,022
North Hill
Average rent
$1,830
North Central
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,630
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
3%
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
1%lower than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, WA is 40% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.
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$3,158
8%$2,009
6%$1,953
8%$2,780
2%$1,495
$2,200
1%$2,172
2%$1,797
7%$2,500
3%$1,995
2%$1,650
3%$1,945
3%Discover rentals in Des Moines, WA
5d+ ago
South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Zenith condo for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,290
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Woodmont house for rent in Des Moines
5 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
2d ago
Redondo house for rent in Des Moines
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Ridge condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
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.Condo for rent
3h ago
23006 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2060 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
23006 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1145 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$2,615
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
22805 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1145 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$2,615
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
22805 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
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.Apartment for rent
14h ago
2445 S 222nd St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$2,149
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
21403 12th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
3 beds
2 baths
$3,095
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1145 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$2,615
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
22805 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Zenith apartment for rent in Des Moines
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
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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 $1,890 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Des Moines?
Average rent prices in Des Moines have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Des Moines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Des Moines is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Des Moines?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Des Moines are Woodmont ($1,595/mo), Marina District ($1,625/mo), and Pacific Ridge ($1,695/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 $76,000/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).