Welcome to the Apartment List November 2026 Rent Report for West Des Moines, IA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,202, after falling 0.5% last month. Prices remain up 3.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the West Des Moines rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Des Moines metro area and the nation as a whole.
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines is $1,140+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,275+. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$1,010+
Prices trending down
1 Bed
$1,140+
Prices trending down
2 Beds
$1,275+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds
$1,442+
Prices trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees
In West Des Moines, IA, the average rent is $1,010+ for a studio, $1,140+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,275+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,442+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in West Des Moines, IA, check out our monthly West Des Moines, IA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
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