Bedroom count
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Last updated on December 25, 2025
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Last updated on December 25, 2025
Last updated on December 25, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,317. This is -31%, or $589, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,317
1%Total rentals
99
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,317. This is -31%, or $589, 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 3% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,215. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA costs about $1,122 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,235. Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,865.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,126 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,251 |  1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,805 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 6% | |
Studio | $950 | 4% | 15% |
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 | $1,215 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,372 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,865 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,126
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,251
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,805
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
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.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,865
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
31%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 28% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
16h ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$790–$1,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,538
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1114 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$825
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
9h ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$844–$1,519
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2120 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,015
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
8h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,420
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,200
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1747 S Telluride St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
230 South 68th Street #1304, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Condo for rent
4d ago
6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,635
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$938–$1,198
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,615
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4001 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2701 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
1 bath
$1,169
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
12h ago
1747 S Telluride St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8980 Slate Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,325–$1,410
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,615
Apartment for rent
8h 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
545 Market Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
545 Market Street #2402, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,615
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
15h ago
3405 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$1,395
Apartment for rent
2h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$2,420
Apartment for rent
3h ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$1,940
Apartment for rent