As of February 2025 the average rent in Des Moines is $1,060 which is $90 (8%) less than the average of $1,150 for Polk County, $15 (1%) less than the average of $1,075 for Iowa and $742 (41%) less than the average of $1,802 for the United States.
| Average | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,060 | $991 | $1,171 | $1,407 |
| Polk County | $1,150 | $999 | $1,163 | $1,471 |
| Iowa | $1,075 | $992 | $1,172 | $1,408 |
| United States | $1,802 | $1,561 | $1,842 | $2,159 |
The average rent in Des Moines, IA is $1,060 per month.
Homes in Des Moines typically rent for between $694 and $1,829 per month, with an average of $1,060 per month.
The average rent in Des Moines has decreased by $40 over the past year, and in the last month, it has decreased by $11.
There are currently 230 rental properties available in Des Moines, IA.
The average rent in Des Moines is 41.2% lower than the national average of $1,802 per month.
On average, a one-bedroom home rents for $991 per month, a two-bedroom home for $1,171 per month, and a three-bedroom home for $1,407 per month.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of $46,840 to comfortably afford a two-bedroom home in Des Moines.
