# Average Rent in West Des Moines, IA & Rent Trends > 8 West Des Moines, IA buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $1,938/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average 3-bedroom rent in West Des Moines, IA? The average listed 3-bedroom apartment rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,938 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 29 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in West Des Moines, IA. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/?bedrooms=3) West Des Moines [50265](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/50265/?bedrooms=3)[50266](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/50266/?bedrooms=3) Clive [50325](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/50325/?bedrooms=3) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/?bedrooms=3) Showing 3 bedrooms in West Des Moines, IA. Market Average $1,938/mo ▲ +10.1% from last month Lowest Available $1,370/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 8 tracked daily Units Listed 29 available now ## Rent Watch: cuts and increases [Open Rent Watch →](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/rent-watch/) See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history. ## Rent by Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA Compare average rent across West Des Moines, IA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [West Des Moines 50265](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/50265/?bedrooms=all) | $2,766 | - | $2,455 | 1 | 6 | | [West Des Moines 50266](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/trends/50266/?bedrooms=all) | $1,721 | - | $1,370 | 7 | 23 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Des Moines, IA? As of November 2026, the average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,938 per month across 8 apartment communities and 29 available units. Rents have increased $178 (10.1%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [Maple Grove Villas](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/maple-grove-villas-west-des-moines-ia/) starting at $1,370/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,938/mo. Prices range from $1,370 to $3,014 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 11 units are currently listed. ## West Des Moines, IA Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $1,838 | - | 7 | | November 2026 | $1,812 | -$26 | 6 | 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 3 Bed $1,938 from $1,370 · 29 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in West Des Moines, IA | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Maple Grove Villas](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/maple-grove-villas-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,370/mo | $1,401/mo | 8 | 3.3 | | [Mansions At Jordan Creek](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/mansions-at-jordan-creek-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,399/mo | $1,399/mo | 1 | 3.1 | | [Pointe West Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/pointe-west-apartment-homes-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,756/mo | $1,756/mo | 1 | 4.6 | | [Cascades at Jordan Creek](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/cascades-at-jordan-creek-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,785/mo | $1,785/mo | 1 | 4.1 | | [Village At Century Run](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/village-at-century-run-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,800/mo | $1,813/mo | 2 | - | | [Foxboro Townhomes](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/foxboro-townhomes-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,928/mo | $2,003/mo | 2 | 4.5 | | [Aspire Townhomes](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/aspire-townhomes-west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,969/mo | $1,977/mo | 8 | 3.9 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West Des Moines, IA ### What is the average 3-bedroom rent in West Des Moines, IA? The average listed 3-bedroom apartment rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,938 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 29 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in West Des Moines, IA? The 3-bedroom apartment listings we track in West Des Moines, IA range from $1,370 to $3,014 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in West Des Moines, IA? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 3-bedroom apartment listings in West Des Moines, IA. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 3-bedroom apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA? 3-bedroom apartments average $1,938 per month across 29 priced listings in West Des Moines, IA. Listed rents range from $1,370 to $3,014 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in West Des Moines, IA? Maple Grove Villas has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,370 per month. We track 8 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in West Des Moines, IA? The $1,800 to $2,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 11 units, or 37.9% of the priced apartments we track in West Des Moines, IA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in West Des Moines, IA? We track 29 priced units at 8 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. These are 3-bedroom apartments. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for West Des Moines, IA? We have recorded rent data on 10 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for 3-bedroom apartment listings in West Des Moines, IA. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in West Des Moines, IA? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the West Des Moines, IA rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Des Moines, IA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $78,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,938/mo. Comfortable income $93,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,370/mo), you need to earn at least **$55,000/year**. Median household income in West Des Moines, IA is **$84,925** , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore West Des Moines, IA Apartments Browse all 8 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in West Des Moines, IA Overall prices in West Des Moines, IA runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Des Moines, IA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,938 | | Utilities | $370 | | Groceries | $522 | | Transportation | $882 | | Healthcare | $430 | | Other goods and services | $688 | | Estimated total | $4,830/mo | Population 69,893 Median household income $84,925 Census median rent $1,194/mo Census rent burden 25.5% Median age 36.5 Mean commute 18 min [Iowa Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/iowa/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Iowa cities [Explore West Des Moines, IA on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=west-des-moines-ia): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how West Des Moines, IA rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for West Des Moines, IA Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20West%20Des%20Moines&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-23 | 1,732 | | 2026-10-24 | 1,734 | | 2026-10-25 | 1,863 | | 2026-10-26 | 1,941 | | 2026-10-27 | 1,922 | | 2026-11-01 | 1,986 | | 2026-11-02 | 1,695 | | 2026-11-03 | 1,632 | | 2026-11-04 | 1,839 | | 2026-11-06 | 1,907 |