Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
Des Moines, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Des Moines

$1,880/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Des Moines is $1,880 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $70 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Des Moines

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Des Moines rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Des Moines, WA

Average rent prices in Des Moines have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,762, whereas a house costs $3,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,933.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

2%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,565

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,935

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,550

8%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,500

20%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,565

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,935

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

30%

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

Median rent price$1,880
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,399
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Des Moines, WA is 22% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Des Moines, WA

26117 20th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woodmont house for rent in Des Moines

Duplicate of Room for Rent $800

26117 20th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

1 bed

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Sep 26

1011 S Kent Des Moines Rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Zenith apartment for rent in Des Moines

1011 S Kent Des Moines Rd #3, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Vista del Mar Apartments (VDM) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Vista del Mar Apartments (VDM)

22506 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

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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 $1,880 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Des Moines?

Average rent prices in Des Moines have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Des Moines rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Des Moines is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Des Moines?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Des Moines are Woodmont ($1,557/mo), North Hill ($1,695/mo), and Redondo ($1,800/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?

Rents in Des Moines, WA have been decreasing, with an overall drop of about 6% for all rental sizes and types. Specifically, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments have seen decreases of about 5% and 6%, respectively.

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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