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Average Rent in West Des Moines, IA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in West Des Moines, IA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,438/mo
Lowest Available
$1,081/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
37
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Des Moines, IA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,438 per month across 2 apartment communities and 37 available units.
The most affordable option is Pointe West Apartment Homes starting at $1,081/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,256/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,477/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,636/mo.
Prices range from $1,081 to $1,754 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Des Moines, IA
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Des Moines, IA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | $1,081/mo | $1,372/mo | 16 | 4.6 |
| Cascades at Jordan Creek | $1,190/mo | $1,488/mo | 21 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for West Des Moines, IA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,438/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,081/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Cost of living in West Des Moines, IA
We only have live rent data for West Des Moines, IA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,438 |
| Estimated total | $1,438/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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