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Average Rent in West Des Moines, IA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in West Des Moines, IA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,409/mo
▼ 6.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$955/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
46
available now
Price Cuts This Week in West Des Moines, IA
29 listed units across 6 buildings offering 1 bed units in West Des Moines, IA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $64/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 at Jordan West | Unit 7, Jordan | $1,919 | $1,744 | $175 |
| 360 at Jordan West | Unit 23, Willow | $1,517 | $1,352 | $165 |
| 360 at Jordan West | Unit 19, Walnut II | $1,751 | $1,601 | $150 |
| The Cunningham Apartments | Unit 5, Hazel | $1,397 | $1,247 | $150 |
| The Cunningham Apartments | Unit 8, Indigo | $1,697 | $1,597 | $100 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Unit 5, Clover | $1,268 | $1,170 | $98 |
| The Cunningham Apartments | Unit 12, Lilac | $2,070 | $1,997 | $73 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Unit 1, 1 Bedroom | $1,134 | $1,065 | $69 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Des Moines, IA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,409 per month across 7 apartment communities and 46 available units. Rents have decreased $100 (6.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Mansions At Jordan Creek starting at $955/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,409/mo.
Prices range from $955 to $1,737 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
West Des Moines, IA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,487 | - | 7 |
| August 2026 | $1,496 | +$9 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansions At Jordan Creek | $955/mo | $977/mo | 2 | 3.1 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | $1,065/mo | $1,091/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Strathmore Apartment Homes | $1,125/mo | $1,204/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | $1,198/mo | $1,286/mo | 11 | 4.6 |
| The Cunningham Apartments | $1,247/mo | $1,532/mo | 10 | 4.4 |
| 360 at Jordan West | $1,352/mo | $1,612/mo | 13 | 4.5 |
| Sierra Pointe Apartments | $1,365/mo | $1,413/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
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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
$56,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,409/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($955/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/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) | $1,409 |
| Estimated total | $1,409/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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