Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Des Moines, IA rent rose 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,360/month. Renters are paying $85 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a trough of $1,225/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
West Des Moines is 30.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $897/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,191/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,352/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,860/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,450/month in West Des Moines. These bedroom tiers show a broad range of options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in West Des Moines slipped 18.4% year over year, diverging 25.9 percentage points from the citywide increase of 7.5%. This contrasts with the overall upward trend in the city's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in West Des Moines
$1,360/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in West Des Moines is $1,360 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $590 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Des Moines
83
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Des Moines rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Des Moines, IA
Average rent prices in West Des Moines have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
West Des Moines, IA
Rent prices in West Des Moines vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Des Moines is $1,230, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines run $1,191 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $897 |  1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,191 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,352 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,859 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 4% | 3% |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,230 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,322 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,191
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,859
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
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
$1,230
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in West Des Moines, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Des Moines and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Des Moines
30%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 24% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
3d ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1 bath
$690–$1,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$728–$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$739–$1,535
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8350 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,906–$4,808
Apartment for rent
9h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,383–$2,880
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,085–$1,539
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5544 S Prairie View Dr #NA, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,225
House for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
Verified
8350 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,906–$4,808
Apartment for rent
23h ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,030–$1,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,085–$1,539
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5544 S Prairie View Dr #NA, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,225
House for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3105 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
304 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
2d ago
224 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Studio
1 bath
$740
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Des Moines, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the West Des Moines rental market.
How much is rent in West Des Moines?
The average rent in West Des Moines is $1,360 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Des Moines?
Average rent prices in West Des Moines have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does West Des Moines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Des Moines is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Des Moines?
To comfortably afford rent in West Des Moines, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines, Iowa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this thriving Des Moines suburb.
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).