Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,250. This is -35%, or $670, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,250
5%Total rentals
82
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,250. This is -35%, or $670, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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
West Des Moines, IA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA have increased by 2% 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
West Des Moines, IA
The monthly rent for an apartment in West Des Moines, IA is $1,140. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,225. Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,895.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,101 | 1% |  7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,255 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,099 | 2% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Des Moines, IA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,140 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,101
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Des Moines, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,140
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Des Moines, IA, 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 West Des Moines, IA to other cities
Median rent prices in West Des Moines, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.
West Des Moines
35%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 16% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
5d+ ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$784–$1,214
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2120 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
820 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,115
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$834–$1,108
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$836–$1,532
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Des Moines
5382 Flint Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1747 S Telluride St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,635
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2701 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
1 bath
$1,381
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
545 Market St Unit 2505, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,069–$1,514
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,462
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2701 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
1 bath
$1,381
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,748
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
1d ago
355 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,096–$1,785
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,069–$1,514
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,462
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 310 #310, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 305 #305, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,748
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
2d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,462
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,200
Apartment for rent
18h ago
9061 Burkwood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
3 baths
$2,065
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,329
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
2d ago
3405 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$1,415
Apartment for rent
2d ago
355 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,096–$1,609
Apartment for rent