Brick Towne at Kettlestone
2290 SE Waco Pl,
Waukee, IA 50263
$1,000 - $1,500
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in West Des Moines, IA
What is the average rent in West Des Moines, IA?
$1,116/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
West Des Moines, IA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,116 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in West Des Moines more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in West Des Moines average $982 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines average $1,116 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines average $1,253 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines average $1,603 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in West Des Moines, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 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 West Des Moines, IA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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32%
$700 - $1,000/month
45%
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18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Des Moines?
Based on current rent prices, Bartlett Farm is the most affordable neighborhood in West Des Moines.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Des Moines?
Based on current rent prices, Bartlett Farm is the most expensive neighborhood in West Des Moines.
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Which West Des Moines neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in West Des Moines with the most apartments available is Bartlett Farm .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Des Moines, IA?
Because the average rent in West Des Moines is $1,116, you’ll want to make about $3,720 per month or $44,640 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.
How does West Des Moines, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Des Moines, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.