Des Moines, WA 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, WA is $2,095.

Average rent

$2,095

Month-over-month change

+$97

Year-over-year change

+$61

Available rentals

66

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $9,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6002
$7001
$8001
$9001
$1,1001
$1,2002
$1,3002
$1,4002
$1,5004
$1,6006
$1,7007
$1,8005
$1,9004
$2,0004
$2,1004
$2,2003
$2,3004
$2,4005
$2,5004
$2,6001
$2,7003
$2,9003
$3,0003
$3,3002
$3,4005
$3,5002
$3,6001
$4,9001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $61 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,295$1,950
Feb$2,187$2,000
Mar$1,895$1,901
Apr$1,900$1,900
May$1,984$2,087
Jun$2,095$1,850
Jul$2,093$1,950
Aug$2,013$2,028
Sep$2,068$2,148
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,034No data
Dec$2,050No data

Market temperature

The Des Moines, WA 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, WA is 2% higher than the national average.

Des Moines, WAvs.

$2,095

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Des Moines, WA is $2,095.

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

Houses in Des Moines, WA rent between $600 - $9,000 with an average rent of $2,095.

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

In the last year, the rent in Des Moines, WA increased by $61

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

In the last month, the rent in Des Moines, WA increased by $97

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

There are currently 66 rentals available in Des Moines, WA.

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

The average rent in Des Moines, WA is $2,095 — 2.2% higher the national average of $2,050.