What does housing cost in Des Moines in 2026?

Housing in Des Moines runs to about €901 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Des Moines?

Asking rent in Des Moines stands at 1,054 €/month.

What are property prices in Des Moines?

To buy in Des Moines, expect 183,700 €.

Cost of Living in Des Moines, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Des Moines — 2026

Des Moines has 212,464 residents and lies in Iowa. Median rent there comes to roughly €901 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 157,022 €. Median income is 54,676 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 20% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Des Moines

Rent

Median rent: 901 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 157,022 €

Income

Median household income: 54,676 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,945 €/year

Quality of life — Des Moines

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

28,8 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

14,6 %

Cities near Des Moines

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West Des Moines14 km Ankeny18 km Ames50 km Waterloo146 km Cedar Rapids166 km Iowa City173 km Council Bluffs191 km Bellevue197 km

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