Rent by ZIP · Polk County
Rent in West Des Moines, IA 50265
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (+3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,106 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $1,020 | +4.9% | $963–1,177 | $1,107 ±$62 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,070 | +3.7% | $999–1,221 | $977 ±$46 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,270 | +3.9% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,107 ±$33 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,730 | +4% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,506 ±$273 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,770 | +4.5% | $1,665–2,035 | $2,138 ±$1,363 |
Small Area FMRs for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,360.
What renters pay in 50265
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50264 | Weldon | $950 | – |
| 50266 | West Des Moines | $1,640 | $1,367 |
| 50263 | Waukee | $1,560 | $1,467 |
| 50262 | Van Wert | $930 | – |
| 50268 | What Cheer | $930 | $811 |
| 50261 | Van Meter | $1,150 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Polk County, IA · All IA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.