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Last updated on May 14, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,347. This is -31%, or $602, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,347
6%Total rentals
93
for rent on Zumper.com
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,347. This is -31%, or $602, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,214. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA costs about $1,199 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,230. Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,895.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,199 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,330 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,874 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 7% | |
Studio | $1,007 | No Change | 7% |
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 | $1,214 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,007
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,874
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
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
$1,214
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
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
31%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is equal to the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
5d+ ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$729–$977
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,391
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$777–$1,196
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$820–$1,103
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2100 2100 & 2108 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2120 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$990
Apartment for rent
13h ago
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
13h ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,200
Apartment for rent
19h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,321–$2,855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House 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
$1,950
House for rent
Available May 1
10h ago
6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,155–$1,635
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,078–$1,364
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
355 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,004–$1,370
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,210–$1,509
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1120 49th St Unit 4 #NA, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available May 15
5h ago
355 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,004–$1,370
Apartment for rent
7h ago
238 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,050
Apartment for rent
11h ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,372
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
13h ago
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,078–$1,364
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6201 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250–$1,837
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1120 49th St Unit 4 #NA, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,210–$1,509
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
5905 Stagecoach Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
7h ago
238 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,050
Apartment for rent
11h ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,372
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
1d ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,041–$1,505
Apartment for rent
7h ago
3105 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
7h ago
238 52nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,050
Apartment for rent
11h ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
1d ago
2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4957 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,040
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1 bed
1 bath
$1,078–$1,104
Apartment for rent