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Rent Trends for Apartments in West Des Moines
January 2026
| Bedroom count | West Des Moines | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $943 |  down 0.74% |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,098 | down 2.14% |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,288 |  up 1.02% |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,795 | down 0.28% |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,200 | up 2.42% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 231 listings in West Des Moines to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date West Des Moines median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment increased by 3.63% to $943, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.79% to $1,098.
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PadMapper has 231 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in West Des Moines. Specifically, 17 studio apartments, 64 one-bedroom apartments, 87 two-bedroom apartments, 54 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Short Term Rentals In West Des Moines IA
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$1,772–$1,937
3 Bedrooms Apartments · West Des Moines, IA
$2,200
3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · West Des Moines, IA
5+ Days Ago
$2,000
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
8 Hours Ago
$1,600
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
2 Hours Ago
$1,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · North of Grand, Des Moines
2 Hours Ago
$2,500
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$4,310
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines
12 Hours Ago
$1,700
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Fairground, Des Moines
5+ Days Ago
$858–$1,869
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Altoona, IA
$1,849
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Altoona, IA
5+ Days Ago
$951–$1,115
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Altoona, IA
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