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Rental Market Trends in Des Moines, WA

What is the average rent in Des Moines, WA?

$1,474/month

Average Rent

645 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Des Moines, WA is $1,474 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Des Moines rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Des Moines, you can expect to pay about $1,186 per month for a studio, $1,474 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,693 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,972 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,186/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,474/month
645 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,693/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,972/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,986/month
2,568 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Des Moines, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Des Moines, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Des Moines, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Des Moines?

Based on current rent prices, Pacific Ridge and Central Des Moines" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Des Moines.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pacific Ridge
$1,655/month
654 Sq Ft
Central Des Moines
$1,677/month
638 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Des Moines?

Based on current rent prices, Central Des Moines and Pacific Ridge" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Des Moines.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Des Moines
$1,677/month
638 Sq Ft
Pacific Ridge
$1,655/month
654 Sq Ft

Which Des Moines neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Des Moines with the most apartments available are Central Des Moines and Pacific Ridge" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central Des Moines
$1,677/month
638 Sq Ft
Pacific Ridge
$1,655/month
654 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Des Moines, WA?

Because the average rent in Des Moines is $1,474, you’ll want to make about $4,913 per month or $58,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Pacific Ridge

Des Moines, WA

Central Des Moines

Des Moines, WA

Studio
-
$1,156/month
One Bedroom
$951/month
$1,516/month
Two Bedroom
$920/month
$1,845/month
Three Bedroom
$1,265/month
$2,900/month
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1-3 Beds | $1,767 - $2,451

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Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd Pl,
Kent, WA 98032

2 Beds | $2,059 - $2,189

Amelia at Angle Lake

Amelia at Angle Lake

2929 S 200th St,
Seatac, WA 98198

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,175

Avana Star Lake

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2211 S STAR LAKE Rd,
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

1-3 Beds | $1,359 - $2,596

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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