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Average Rent in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

The Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $1,318 per month, based on HUD data. With a median household income of $84,209, a household would spend 18.8% of income on housing at Fair Market Rent. Rent has increased 22.0% year over year. The national median 2BR FMR is $1,250/mo for comparison.

Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

SizeMonthly FMR
Studio$1,063
1 Bedroom$1,109
2 Bedroom$1,318
3 Bedroom$1,794
4 Bedroom$1,841

Affordability

MetricValue
Median Household Income$84,209
Rent Burden (2BR FMR / Income)18.8%
Income Needed for 2BR (30% rule)$52,720/yr
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