Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Des Moines
$1,357/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Des Moines is $1,357 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $542 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Des Moines
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,237, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines run $1,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $855 |  1% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 | 3% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,265 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | No Change |
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 | $1,237 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
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
$1,237
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
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.
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
29%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 23% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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32%$1,375
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2%$1,370
20%$975
18%$1,400
21%$865
3%$1,440
1%$1,490
28%$1,403
9%$1,850
4%$1,375
12%Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
38m ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$670–$874
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$736–$1,080
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1114 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$795
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Des Moines
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Oct 4
1d ago
Peak Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$2,650
House for rent
1d ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$2,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
3 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
15h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,459
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
105 S Marigold Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
3d ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,800
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,459
Apartment for rent
5h ago
3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$759–$1,108
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2210 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$964–$1,114
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
8h ago
9061 Burkwood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
3 baths
$1,965
Apartment for rent
2d ago
229 4th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1 bed
1 bath
$820
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 $1,357 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Des Moines?
Average rent prices in West Des Moines have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does West Des Moines rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Des Moines is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $542 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?
March sees the lowest rent in West Des Moines while August has the highest, with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).