Broadmoor at Jordan Creek
6565 Wistful Vista Dr,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,065 - $1,935
Rental Market Trends in West Des Moines, IA
What is the average rent in West Des Moines, IA?
$1,069/month
Average Rent
724 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,069 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,554/month, making renting in West Des Moines more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Des Moines, you can expect to pay about $1,045 per month for a studio, $1,069 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,210 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,502 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Des Moines, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, 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 January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Des Moines, IA?
Because the average rent in West Des Moines is $1,069, you’ll want to make about $3,563 per month or $42,756 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
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.