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South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have increased by 0.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $883 to $891.

Average rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

$891/mo South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is around $891.

    What's the typical rent budget in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    A share of 92% of apartments in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 8% of South Des Moines's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (92%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Des Moines, IA

    2 /100
    Car-Dependent
    9 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 9

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    The average rent in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA is $870.

    What type of rental buildings are in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

    In South Des Moines, 31% of the residents are renting compared to 69% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of South Des Moines's rentals, 68% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

    South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA demographics

    • 13,973Total Population
    • 7,286 Female
      6,686 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA has 13,973 residents, 7,286 women and 6,686 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Des Moines’s population is 35.

    South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA households

    • 3,414 Family
      2,063 Non-family
    • 1,865 Children
      3,612 No Children
    • 5,477Total Number of Households
    • 1.95Average People Per Household
    • $72,873Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,477 households in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA. Of these, 1,865 have children and 3,612 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,414 family households and 2,063 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Des Moines is 1.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Des Moines equals $72,873, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,170.

    South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 6% of the population in South Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 40% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 11% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 17% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 4% hold a Graduate Degree.