ZIP 50266

West Des Moines, IA

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

ZIP 50266 covers 39 tracked apartment buildings totaling 6,857 units in West Des Moines, IA, with an average asking rent of $1,395 — close to the national median for this ZIP code. Asking rents span $682 to $3,112 across the available inventory. Reported occupancy is 91.7%, softer than most stabilized markets and consistent with active leasing concessions.

The for-sale market in this ZIP code shows a median asking price of $375,000 ($431 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 57 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 16 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering West Des Moines shows an average loan amount of $257,778 at an average interest rate of 6.62%. 7,321 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a very low denial rate that suggests borrowers in this area are typically well-qualified.

Rufus refreshes this ZIP code snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-06
Avg Rent
$1,395
$682 – $3,112
Buildings
39
Total Units
6,857
Est. Occupancy
91.7%
569 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
4
1980-1999
8
2000-2014
10
2015+
17

Largest Buildings

PropertyUnitsBuiltAvg Rent
Picket Fence CommunityN/A2025$1,955
Village at Maple Bend TownhomesN/A2013$1,613
Aspire TownhomesN/A2018$2,061
Maplewood TownhousesN/A2014$1,425
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesN/A1992$1,849
Sun Prairie & Vista Court1,0751993$1,099
Strathmore Apartment Homes5222019$1,278
The Flats Apartments3291973$957
TurtleCreek Apartments3082003$1,259
92West3002003$1,410
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Median Asking Price
$375,000
Median Size
1,595 sqft
Price per Sqft
$431
Avg Days on Market
57 days
Active Listings
16

Home Type Breakdown

Condo54.6%(149)
Single Family43.6%(119)
Townhome1.8%(5)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$257,778
Avg Property Value
$326,669
Avg Applicant Income
$117,058
Denial Rate
7.6%
Avg Interest Rate
6.62%
Originations
7,321

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional81.3%
FHA12.4%
VA5.8%
USDA0.4%