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Average Rent in West Des Moines 50266 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in West Des Moines 50266, West Des Moines, IA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,405/mo
Lowest Available
$943/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
48
available now
Price Cuts This Week in West Des Moines 50266
7 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in West Des Moines 50266 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $139/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 129, A3 | $1,178 | $1,038 | $140 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 151, A2R | $1,378 | $1,238 | $140 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 154, A2R | $1,378 | $1,238 | $140 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 263, A3 | $1,178 | $1,038 | $140 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 324, A2R | $1,398 | $1,258 | $140 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 327, A2R | $1,388 | $1,248 | $140 |
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | Unit 136, A6 | $1,078 | $943 | $135 |
West Des Moines 50266 vs West Des Moines, IA Average
West Des Moines 50266 is cheaper the West Des Moines, IA average by $254/mo (15%). The citywide average is $1,659/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Des Moines 50266?
As of July 2026, the average rent in West Des Moines 50266 is $1,405 per month across 8 apartment communities and 48 available units.
The most affordable option is Pointe West Apartment Homes starting at $943/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,405/mo.
Prices range from $943 to $1,806 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Des Moines 50266
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Des Moines 50266
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe West Apartment Homes | $943/mo | $1,189/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
| Mansions At Jordan Creek | $960/mo | $988/mo | 2 | 3.1 |
| Strathmore Apartment Homes | $1,135/mo | $1,212/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Cascades at Jordan Creek | $1,170/mo | $1,170/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | $1,319/mo | $1,341/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| The Cunningham Apartments | $1,347/mo | $1,595/mo | 14 | 4.4 |
| 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 $1,405/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($943/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in West Des Moines 50266
We only have live rent data for West Des Moines 50266 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,405 |
| Estimated total | $1,405/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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