The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Fort des Moines renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Fort des Moines is about $849 per month. This puts it in the 16th percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,036. Households in Fort des Moines have a median income of $5,150 per month so the average renter in Fort des Moines is spending roughly 16% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Fort des Moines, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Fort des Moines is $112,194 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in Fort des Moines also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.

Higher rent prices are common in the northwestern parts of Fort des Moines while lower rent rates are often available in southwestern areas.

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