Rent in West Des Moines, IA
Across West Des Moines's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,359 a month, with figures from $1,107–$1,640. The highest typical rent is in 50266 ($1,504) and the lowest in 50265 ($1,214). 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 | $1,153 | $1,070–$1,330 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,187 | $977–$1,380 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,359 | $1,107–$1,640 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,755 | $1,473–$2,240 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,074 | $1,850–$2,306 | 2 |
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).
West Des Moines ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in West Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,359 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,107–$1,640. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in West Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,187 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $977–$1,380. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in West Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,755 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,473–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in West Des Moines, IA?
- About $1,153 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,070–$1,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in West Des Moines, IA?
- About $2,074 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,850–$2,306. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which West Des Moines ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 50266 has the highest typical rent at $1,504 a month, and 50265 the lowest at $1,214.
- What is the property tax rate in West 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 West 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).