Des Moines, IA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,050.
$1,050
+$66
-$100
462
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $545 to $3,995.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 12 |
| $600 | 28 |
| $700 | 67 |
| $800 | 78 |
| $900 | 51 |
| $1,000 | 32 |
| $1,100 | 34 |
| $1,200 | 48 |
| $1,300 | 33 |
| $1,400 | 22 |
| $1,500 | 21 |
| $1,600 | 20 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 15 |
| $1,900 | 11 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 12 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | No data |
| Oct | $1,100 | No data |
| Nov | $1,100 | No data |
| Dec | $1,130 | No data |
Market temperature
The Des Moines, IA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Des Moines, IA is 50% lower than the national average.
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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 $1,050.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Des Moines, IA?
Houses in Des Moines, IA rent between $545 - $3,995 with an average rent of $1,050.
3. How has the rent in Des Moines, IA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Des Moines, IA decreased by $100
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 increased by $66
5. How many available rentals are there in Des Moines, IA?
There are currently 462 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 $1,050 — 50% lower the national average of $2,100.