Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Average rent in
Des Moines, WA

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Last updated on February 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, WA is $1,872. This is -1%, or $27, lower than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,872

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, WA is $1,872. This is -1%, or $27, lower than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
48%
13%
11%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Des Moines, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, WA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Des Moines, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Des Moines, WA is $1,797. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, WA costs about $1,619 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in Des Moines, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,699.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

14%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,972

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

3%

Studio

$1,375

9%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Des Moines, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Des Moines, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bainbridge Island, WA.

Des Moines

Median rent price$1,872
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,471
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, WA is 24% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

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Discover rentals in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines Station - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Des Moines Station

2060 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,450–$1,800

Apartment for rent

BG40-10 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

BG40-10

22659 22659 - 22669 Pacific Highway S, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

24431 27th Ave S #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

1620 S Kent Des Moines Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ground Floor Unit

1620 S Kent Des Moines Rd #A, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Condo for rent

Available Feb 12

19255 Occidental Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Hill house for rent in Des Moines

House for rent

23109 25th Ave S #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines

23109 25th Ave S, Des Moines - 2

23109 25th Ave S #2, Des Moines, WA 98198

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

Available Dec 30

Woodhaven Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Woodhaven Apartments

23110 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

3 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Apartment for rent

25818 19th Ave S #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woodmont townhouse for rent in Des Moines

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

House for rent

Available Sep 8