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Rent in West Des Moines, IA: Prices & Apartments for Rent

As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 2-bedroom in West Des Moines, IA is $1,370/month, based on 37 active listings on Redfin and ApartmentHomeLiving. 3+ bedroom: $2,150 (42 listings).

That is 23% above the Iowa 2-bedroom median of about $1,110. Nearby, the 2-bedroom median ranges from $1,095 in Des Moines to $1,350 in Ankeny.

Updated · 240 listings. Prices are advertised asking rents; check availability on the original listing. How we calculate

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Median rent in West Des Moines

From listings with a single price and a single bedroom count. Fewer than 20 such listings and we leave the figure out.

Studio
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1 listing
1 bedroom
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5 listings
2 bedrooms
$1,370
37 listings
3+ bedrooms
$2,150
42 listings

Rentals in West Des Moines

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Renting in West Des Moines: common questions

How many rentals are available in West Des Moines, IA?
240 rentals are listed in West Des Moines, IA on Redfin and ApartmentHomeLiving as of October 17, 2026, after removing listings that appear on more than one site.
How are these rent prices calculated?
We collect active listings from Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving, remove duplicates across sites, and take the median of asking rents for listings with one price and one bedroom count. If fewer than 20 listings qualify for a bedroom size, we leave that figure out. Read the full methodology
How much income do I need to rent in West Des Moines, IA?
Many landlords ask for gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent. For a median 2-bedroom at $1,370/month, that is about $4,110 a month, or $49,320 a year.
What is the cheapest city near West Des Moines, IA to rent in?
Among nearby cities we track, Des Moines, IA has the lowest median 2-bedroom rent at $1,095/month, $275 less than West Des Moines.

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