Des Moines, IA rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,100.

Average rent

$1,100

Month-over-month change

-$14

Year-over-year change

+$5

Available rentals

484

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $22,925.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$02
$5009
$60029
$70065
$80067
$90057
$1,00039
$1,10050
$1,20053
$1,30046
$1,40029
$1,50027
$1,60018
$1,70015
$1,80014
$1,90016
$2,0005
$2,1002
$2,2007
$2,3007
$2,4004
$2,5004
$2,6001
$2,7003
$2,8002
$3,1002
$3,9001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $5 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,150$1,111
Feb$1,100$1,126
Mar$1,095$1,080
Apr$1,100$1,130
May$1,100$1,066
Jun$1,115$1,050
Jul$1,150$1,030
Aug$1,125$1,039
Sep$1,095$1,162
Oct$1,100No data
Nov$1,100No data
Dec$1,130No data

Market temperature

The Des Moines, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Des Moines, IA is 46% lower than the national average.

Des Moines, IAvs.

$1,100

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,100.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Des Moines, IA?

Houses in Des Moines, IA rent between $450 - $22,925 with an average rent of $1,100.

3. How has the rent in Des Moines, IA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Des Moines, IA increased by $5

4. How much has the rent in Des Moines, IA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Des Moines, IA decreased by $14

5. How many available rentals are there in Des Moines, IA?

There are currently 484 rentals available in Des Moines, IA.

6. How do rent prices in Des Moines, IA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,100 — 46.34% lower the national average of $2,050.