City
Average Rent in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines is a city in Iowa. It ranks #23 out of 234 for places to rent. West Des Moines is in 4 counties and
the metropolitan area of
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for West Des Moines includes the zip codes of
50266, 50265, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in West Des Moines is $1,427 which represents an increase of 4.56% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in West Des Moines to rent places is 50266 with an average rent of $1,543. The least expensive zip code in West Des Moines to rent places is 50265 with an average rent of $1,211.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city West Des Moines currently stands at $1,427.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 50266, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,543. This represents a difference of +8% when compared to West Des Moines.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Iowa, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,177, showing a less expensive of -18% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +30% when compared to the rent in West Des Moines.
$1,427
West Des Moines
VS$1,543
+8%
50266, zip
$1,177
-18%
IA, state
$1,859
+30%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
