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Last updated on September 23, 2025
Average rent in
West Des Moines, IA
Last updated on September 23, 2025
Last updated on September 23, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,278. This is -35%, or $697, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,278
4%Total rentals
103
for rent on Zumper.com
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,278. This is -35%, or $697, 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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,260. Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,189 | 2% |  14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,262 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,801 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Studio | $1,099 | 8% | 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,189
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,801
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
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
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
16%
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
35%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Des Moines, IA is 8% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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Discover rentals in West Des Moines, IA
5d+ ago
309 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$645–$890
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1340 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$784–$1,361
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2120 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1114 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
1 bath
$847–$1,165
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2100 2100 & 2108 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,635
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 208 #208, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
545 Market St Unit 2505, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 308 #308, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 306 #306, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 310 #310, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,057–$1,624
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$1,524
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1747 S Telluride St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2120 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1205 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$935–$1,575
Apartment for rent
5h ago
88th And Oxford Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450–$1,625
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,057–$1,624
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$1,524
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1172 S 52nd St #308, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Sep 30
3d 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
565 Market St Apt 208 #208, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Des Moines
565 Market St Apt 308 #308, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio
0 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,057–$1,624
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$1,524
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9061 Burkwood Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
4 beds
3 baths
$2,065
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3901 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 beds
2 baths
$1,045–$1,354
Apartment for rent
17h ago
204 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$2,470
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,905
Price drop
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