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Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Des Moines, IA rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.0% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
West Des Moines is 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting a mid-tier market with 93 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,072/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,257/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,802/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,395/month. This range shows the spread renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in West Des Moines fell 18.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 8.0%. One-bedroom rents also cooled by 2.7%, marking notable differences within bedroom segments.
Median rent
Median rent in West Des Moines
$1,350/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in West Des Moines is $1,350 per month as of November 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Des Moines
93
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,192, whereas a house costs $1,962. 1-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,197.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change |  18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,072 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,257 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,801 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 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 | $1,192 | 2% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,365 | 9% | 6% | |
Houses | $1,962 | No Change | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,072
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,801
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
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
$1,192
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
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
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 29% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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1%Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
1d ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$663–$835
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$676–$1,103
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2100 2100 & 2108 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
2 beds
2 baths
$795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
3d ago
House for rent in West Des Moines
5535 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
4 baths
$3,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Des Moines
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Des Moines
3 beds
3 baths
$2,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 14
10h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,470
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,359
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
105 S Marigold Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3–4 beds
3 baths
$2,600–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
21h ago
5d+ ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,359
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
9061 Burkwood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 beds
3 baths
$1,915
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
8730 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$1,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,359
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
3d ago
3105 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050–$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,350 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Des Moines?
Average rent prices in West Des Moines have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $550 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).