Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,332. This is -30%, or $567, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,332
3%Total rentals
101
for rent on Zumper.com
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,332. This is -30%, or $567, 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 increased by 3% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA costs about $1,103 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,240. Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,106 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 7% |  9% | |
Studio | $927 | 1% | 9% |
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 | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$927
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,106
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
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
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
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
30%lower than the national median
43%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.
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Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
5d+ ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$785–$1,181
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$790–$1,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$813–$1,567
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2120 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$820–$970
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,492
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$835–$1,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,496
Apartment for rent
9h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$2,685
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Des Moines
7425 Wistful Vista Dr #304, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
150 S 26th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,820
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Des Moines
811 Burr Oaks Dr Unit 205 #205, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
9h ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$2,005
Apartment for rent
20h ago
6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,670
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,439
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,496
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,608
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$785–$1,181
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Jan 19
6m ago
355 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,188–$2,092
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$785–$1,181
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,439
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,608
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,496
Apartment for rent
6m ago
355 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,188–$2,092
Apartment for rent
14h ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,409
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
18h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,439
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,496
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,608
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$785–$1,181
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3105 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Jan 19