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Property Managers in West Des Moines, IA

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KLC Property Management Solutions
Phyllis Kline
West Des Moines, IA
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Keyway Management Company, LLC
West Des Moines, IA
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Rental market in West Des Moines: rising rents

In West Des Moines, Census median gross rent rose about 25.5% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows a population of 107,968, up 24.0% over five years, three-bedroom rents about 17% below the U.S. average, and renters in 31.0% of homes. The typical home is valued near $355,600, and the median household earns about $102,379 a year, with renters spending a median 24.9% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-21% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-17% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-26% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+25.5% Rent trend, 5-yr
24.9% Rent-to-income

People & households

31.0% Renter-occupied
107,968 Population
+24.0% Population, 5-yr
$102,379 Median household income

Housing stock

5.2% Vacancy rate
$355,600 Median home value
2006 Median year built
72.9% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -21% 3-bed -17% 4-bed -26%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 31.0% Owners 69.0%

Professional property management in West Des Moines typically covers pricing, listings, tenant screening, rent collection, and repairs. About 72.9% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 5.2%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.6% as of August 2026. Browse the managers here and request pricing.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in West Des Moines compare to the national average?

Against the U.S. average: two-bedroom -21%, three-bedroom -17%, four-bedroom -26%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in West Des Moines?

The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 25.5%.

Is West Des Moines a good market for rental property?

This market has seen rents increase, an advantage for a well-timed purchase. Renters make up 31.0% of households and vacancy sits near 5.2%. Three-bedroom rents run about 17% below the national average, and rents rose about 25.5% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in West Des Moines?

Renters occupy 31.0% of homes, and the population of 107,968 grew 24.0% over five years. Vacancy runs near 5.2%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).