Neighborhood

Average Rent in Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines is a neighborhood in Des Moines, IA. It ranks #8 out of 43 for places to rent. Downtown Des Moines is in
the county of
Polk County and no congressional districts. Dwellsy has rental data for Downtown Des Moines includes
the zip codes of
50309, 50381, 43 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Downtown Des Moines is $1,155 which represents a decrease of -2.3% over the same period.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in neighborhood Downtown Des Moines currently stands at $1,155.
In comparison, places in the average city, specifically Des Moines, is less expensive, with an average rent of $979. This represents a difference of -15% when compared to Downtown Des Moines.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Iowa, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,169, showing a more expensive of +1% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,848. This constitutes a more expensive by +60% when compared to the rent in Downtown Des Moines.
$1,155
Downtown Des Moines
VS
$979
-15%
Des Moines, city
$1,169
+1%
IA, state
$1,848
+60%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026

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