West Des Moines, IA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,695.

Average rent

$1,695

Month-over-month change

+$95

Year-over-year change

+$20

Available rentals

119

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $3,795.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7003
$8009
$9005
$1,0003
$1,1005
$1,20010
$1,30010
$1,4005
$1,5007
$1,6006
$1,70010
$1,80014
$1,90010
$2,0007
$2,10013
$2,2003
$2,3005
$2,4006
$2,5003
$2,9003
$3,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $20 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,580$1,538
Feb$1,595$1,625
Mar$1,475$1,706
Apr$1,538$1,600
May$1,825$1,682
Jun$1,538$1,632
Jul$1,500$1,649
Aug$1,550$1,690
Sep$1,744No data
Oct$1,640No data
Nov$1,500No data
Dec$1,595No data

Market temperature

The West 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in West Des Moines, IA is 19% lower than the national average.

West Des Moines, IAvs.

$1,695

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,695.

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

Houses in West Des Moines, IA rent between $700 - $3,795 with an average rent of $1,695.

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

In the last year, the rent in West Des Moines, IA increased by $20

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

In the last month, the rent in West Des Moines, IA increased by $95

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

There are currently 119 rentals available in West Des Moines, IA.

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

The average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,695 — 19.29% lower the national average of $2,100.