Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,365. This is -29%, or $545, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,365
11%Total rentals
98
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,365. This is -29%, or $545, 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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,226. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA costs about $1,223 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,226. Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,945.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,223 | 3% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,310 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,852 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 8% | |
Studio | $912 | 1% | 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 | $1,226 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,945 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,223
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,310
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,852
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
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
$1,226
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,945
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.
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
29%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 10% higher than 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
$749–$992
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3901 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$792–$1,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1020 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,100
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$814–$1,184
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$814–$1,530
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2100 2100 & 2108 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1114 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,999
Apartment for rent
12h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$2,355
Apartment for rent
20m ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$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
Townhouse for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
3 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available May 1
2d 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
1.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
7h ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,654
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,484
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$835–$1,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$944–$1,554
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1120 49th St Unit 4 #NA, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Des Moines
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,199
House for rent
Available Mar 15
1h ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$835–$1,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1120 49th St Unit 4 #NA, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Feb 15
17h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,484
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$944–$1,554
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,999
Apartment for rent
20m ago
8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,262
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
17h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,484
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$944–$1,554
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$881–$1,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
3105 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9061 Burkwood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
3 baths
$1,965–$2,065
Apartment for rent