Rent in Des Moines, IA
Across Des Moines's 31 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,340 a month, with figures from $993–$1,608. The highest typical rent is in 50309 ($1,519) and the lowest in 50316 ($1,087). 24 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 7 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Polk County pay about 1.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $622–$1,160 | 31 |
| 1 bed | $1,130 | $687–$1,200 | 31 |
| 2 beds | $1,340 | $993–$1,608 | 31 |
| 3 beds | $1,830 | $1,240–$1,950 | 31 |
| 4 beds | $1,870 | $1,118–$2,000 | 31 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Des Moines ZIP codes
2 beds- 50301$1,340–$1,360
- 50302$1,340–$1,360
- 50303$1,340–$1,360
- 50304$1,340–$1,360
- 50305$1,340–$1,360
- 50309$1,430–$1,608
- 50310$1,147–$1,270
- 50311$1,129–$1,200
- 50312$1,184–$1,260
- 50313$1,135–$1,290
- 50314$1,060–$1,160
- 50315$1,095–$1,290
- 50316$993–$1,180
- 50317$996–$1,260
- 50318$1,340–$1,360
- 50319$1,340–$1,360
- 50320$1,073–$1,320
- 50321$1,155–$1,330
- 50328$1,360
- 50359$1,360
- 50360$1,360
- 50361$1,360
- 50362$1,360
- 50363$1,340–$1,360
- 50364$1,360
- 50368$1,340–$1,360
- 50380$1,340–$1,360
- 50391$1,340–$1,360
- 50392$1,360
- 50395$1,340–$1,360
- 50947$1,340–$1,360
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,340 a month: the median of the typical rents in 31 ZIP codes, which range from $993–$1,608. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,130 a month: the median of the typical rents in 31 ZIP codes, which range from $687–$1,200. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,830 a month: the median of the typical rents in 31 ZIP codes, which range from $1,240–$1,950. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,090 a month: the median of the typical rents in 31 ZIP codes, which range from $622–$1,160. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,870 a month: the median of the typical rents in 31 ZIP codes, which range from $1,118–$2,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Des Moines ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 50309 has the highest typical rent at $1,519 a month, and 50316 the lowest at $1,087.
- What is the property tax rate in Des Moines, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Polk County pay a typical 1.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Des Moines rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).