Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 14, 2025

Average rent in
Des Moines, WA

Last updated on October 14, 2025

Last updated on October 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, WA is $1,772. This is -9%, or $177, lower than the national average.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,772

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Des Moines, WA is $1,772. This is -9%, or $177, lower than the national average.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
28%
50%
10%
10%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$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 5% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,622. A 1-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, WA costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,795. Houses for rent in Des Moines, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,812.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,499

7%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,825

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,700

9%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,935

3%

36%

Studio

$695

6%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,935

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

36%

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$1,772
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, WA is 38% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

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Discover rentals in Des Moines, WA

26117 20th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Woodmont house for rent in Des Moines

Room for Rent $800

26117 20th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

1 bed

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Sep 26

30th 4-Plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

30th 4-Plex

21632 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

DES-1011 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

DES-1011

1011 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,649

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

750 S 216Th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

750 S 216Th St

750 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

24227 27th Ave S #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines

24227 27th Ave S, Des Moines - B

24227 27th Ave S #B, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

$1,795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

1610 S Kent Des Moines Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Central Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines

1610 S Kent Des Moines Rd #C, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Condo for rent

Available Oct 13

Woodhaven Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Woodhaven Apartments

23110 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

3 beds

2 baths

$2,550

Apartment for rent