Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Des Moines, IA rent rose 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. The dollar change from last year is negligible, while month-to-month rent cooled 2.9%.
Compared to national trends
West Des Moines sits 28.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 84 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in West Des Moines rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,163/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,345/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month.
Median rent
Median rent in West Des Moines
$1,375/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in West Des Moines is $1,375 per month as of August 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
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $1,230, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines run $1,156 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,236.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 2% |  23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,163 | 4% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,345 | 5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 2% |
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 | $1,230 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,422 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,163
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,345
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
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
$1,230
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
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.
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
44%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,075
25%$1,450
2%$1,355
20%$2,200
31%$997
7%$1,395
6%$995
6%$1,747
26%$1,400
27%$1,431
7%$1,850
3%$1,103
12%Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
5d+ ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$699–$888
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$730–$1,280
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3901 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$786–$1,174
Apartment for rent
10h ago
820 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Des Moines
640 S 50th St #2204, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
17h ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1747 S Telluride St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,125
House for rent
1h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$2,095
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,509
Apartment for rent
21h ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
105 S Marigold Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
10h ago
820 12th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,509
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1813 Bennett Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$2,125
Apartment for rent
21h ago
4001 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3105 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1261 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,054–$1,340
Price drop
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 $1,375 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Des Moines?
Average rent prices in West Des Moines have decreased by 3% 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 $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 $55,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines average around $1,150/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,300/month.
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).