← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Des Moines, IA, over the past three years
Rent in Des Moines, IA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,126
1-year change
+1.2%
3-year change
+5.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.8%
Rents in Des Moines rose +1.2%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.2% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Des Moines, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,126 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,131 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,132 |
| May 2026 | $1,132 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,125 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,119 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,113 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,113 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,107 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,108 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,106 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,117 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,113 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,111 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,102 |
| May 2025 | $1,103 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,098 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,092 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,078 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,077 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,081 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,092 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,095 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,102 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,104 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,103 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,099 |
| May 2024 | $1,092 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,086 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,079 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,070 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,064 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,056 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,056 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,058 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,063 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,069 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $910 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,520 |
City typical rent × IA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 50309 | $1,238 | +0.8% |
| 50310 | $935 | −3.4% |
| 50311 | $950 | +2.2% |
| 50312 | $1,171 | +1.7% |
| 50313 | $1,158 | – |
| 50314 | $1,016 | +0.6% |
| 50315 | $1,067 | +2.7% |
| 50316 | $1,261 | – |
| 50317 | $1,245 | +2.3% |
| 50320 | $1,234 | +1.9% |
| 50321 | $1,083 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Des Moines
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Des Moines, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −3.4% to +2.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.