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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Des Moines
$1,844/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Des Moines is $1,844 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $56 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Des Moines
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Des Moines rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Average rent prices in South Des Moines have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Rent prices in South Des Moines vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Des Moines is $1,999, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in South Des Moines run $1,729 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | 3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,744 |  20% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Des Moines | $1,738 | |
Pacific Ridge | $1,893 | |
The Lakes | $1,872 | |
West Hill North | $2,138 | |
Woodmont | $1,900 | |
Zenith | $1,927 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,999 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,672 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 2% | 140% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,744
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Central Des Moines
Average rent
$1,738
Pacific Ridge
Average rent
$1,893
Woodmont
Average rent
$1,900
Zenith
Average rent
$1,927
The Lakes
Average rent
$1,872
West Hill North
Average rent
$2,138
Apartments
Average rent
$1,999
Condos
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
140%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Des Moines, 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 South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Des Moines and Central Des Moines by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Des Moines
3%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA is 6% higher than the median rent in Central Des Moines, Des Moines, WA.
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5d+ ago
South Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
0 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
4d ago
South Des Moines house for rent in Des Moines
2616 S 242nd St, Des Moines, WA 98198
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
South Des Moines apartment for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
South Des Moines condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
0 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
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Frequently asked questions for South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Des Moines rental market.
How much is rent in South Des Moines?
The average rent in South Des Moines is $1,844 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Des Moines?
Average rent prices in South Des Moines have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does South Des Moines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Des Moines is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $56 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Des Moines?
To comfortably afford rent in South Des Moines, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).