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  • a rendering of a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    1823 Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198
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    1 BED $1,545
    2 BEDS $1,950
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a television
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    2701 S 224Th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    2100 S 260Th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
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    1 BED $1,686+
    2 BEDS $1,935+
  • a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace
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    2222 S 234Th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
    1 BED $1,675+
    2 BEDS $1,850+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and appliances and a washer and dryer in it
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    23407 16Th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
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    2 BEDS $1,855
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  • the living room of a house with blue chairs and a table
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    2459 S 216Th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
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    2 BEDS $1,925
  • a rendering of a living room with couches and a fireplace
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    21800 Pacific Highway S, Des Moines, WA 98198
    1 BED $1,640
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    3 BEDS $2,471
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    2445 S 222Nd Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
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    2 BEDS $1,895
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Des Moines, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Des Moines, WA have decreased by 0.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,785 to $1,784.

Check out the average rent prices in Des Moines by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Des Moines, WA is $1,784.

Average rent in Des Moines, WA

$1,784/mo Des Moines, WA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Des Moines, WA is $1,784.

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

    About 20% of apartment rents in Des Moines, WA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 1% of apartments. Around 58% of Seattle’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 21% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Des Moines, WA (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Des Moines, WA

    24 /100
    Car-Dependent
    49 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 24, Bike Score®: 49

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    What are the advantages of renting a house in Des Moines, WA?

    Renting a house in Des Moines, WA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Des Moines, WA?

    Houses for rent in Des Moines, WA are usually located in non-central areas.

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