West Des Moines, IA rental market
What is the average rent in West Des Moines, IA?
Last updated July 1, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in West Des Moines, IA is $1,510.
Average rent
$1,510
Month-over-month change
-$82
Year-over-year change
-$140
Available rentals
116
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $668 to $3,100.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 4 |
| $800 | 5 |
| $900 | 9 |
| $1,000 | 5 |
| $1,100 | 8 |
| $1,200 | 14 |
| $1,300 | 9 |
| $1,400 | 9 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 11 |
| $1,700 | 7 |
| $1,800 | 11 |
| $1,900 | 10 |
| $2,000 | 7 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $140 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,538 | $1,525 |
| Feb | $1,625 | $1,500 |
| Mar | $1,706 | $1,565 |
| Apr | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| May | $1,682 | $1,600 |
| Jun | $1,632 | $1,570 |
| Jul | $1,649 | $1,510 |
| Aug | $1,690 | No data |
| Sep | $1,650 | No data |
| Oct | $1,550 | No data |
| Nov | $1,500 | No data |
| Dec | $1,545 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in West Des Moines, IA is 25% lower than the national average.
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