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699 Walnut St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Caddie Property Management in Des Moines manages single-family and multifamily rentals in Des Moines, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Ankeny, Johnston and Grimes, with marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections and accounting.
In their words: “Let Caddie Property Management handle the details so you can enjoy the rewards of ownership without the daily grind.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention clear communication, attention to detail and homes rented quickly to qualified tenants.
604 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Kouri Management is a family-owned company with an office in Des Moines managing single-family homes, multifamily properties and associations in the Des Moines and Omaha metros, Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa.
In their words: “This includes marketing, tenant screening, leasing, maintenance, tenant management, bookkeeping and inspections.”
1719 Grand Ave Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
ARTISAN Management Group, with an office in Des Moines, provides multifamily property management, leasing and asset management for apartment communities in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska.
In their words: “Our unique approach to multifamily property management combines thoughtful, people-first leadership with clear, streamlined operations to create homes where our residents feel supported.”
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
Simply Urban Property Management has served Iowa property owners since 2017, managing single-family homes in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Norwalk, Carlisle, Adel, Waukee, Indianola and Ankeny with marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance and financial reporting.
In their words: “Easily monitor your investment via detailed reports and an online owner portal.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a kind, caring property manager who responds quickly to maintenance requests.
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
PM Des Moiones is listed as a property management company serving rental property owners and tenants in the Des Moines area of Iowa.
5005 Douglas Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50310
Prime Property Management in Des Moines manages single-family rental homes, offering tenant placement, maintenance coordination, rent collection, inspections, owner reporting and rental analysis.
In their words: “At Prime Property Management, we believe great service starts with communication.”
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
Three Trees Property Management is listed as a property management company serving rental property owners and tenants in the Des Moines area of Iowa.
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
Synergy Property Management, serving the Urbandale area, manages single-family to multifamily residential properties in Des Moines, offering tenant care, financial reporting, maintenance, marketing, inspections and capital improvement management.
In their words: “We were formed by real estate investors, for real estate investors.”
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
52 Bridges Property Management serves the Des Moines area, managing single-family rentals with marketing, maintenance, accounting, rent collection, tenant screening and free rental analysis.
In their words: “Our guiding principle is to manage your property the way we manage our own rentals.”
6600 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324
MAX Property Management is a full-service firm in Windsor Heights managing single-family homes, condos, multifamily and commercial properties across the Des Moines metro, with marketing, tenant placement, rent collection, inspections and maintenance.
In their words: “MAX Property Management is a full service property management firm that has been operating in DSM Metro and all surrounding suburbs for the last several years.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention prompt maintenance responses and a good overall renting experience.
Darwin T Lynner Co, founded in 1946 in Des Moines, manages apartments, townhomes, senior and affordable housing in Anamosa, Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Keokuk and Maquoketa, including HUD compliance.
In their words: “Our company has been involved in the sale, construction, and management of residential real estate since its inception.”
2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
DM House Rentals is a locally owned Des Moines company managing residential rental properties of all sizes across the Des Moines metro, with a full-service management and maintenance team.
Serves the Des Moines area · no public office address, so no map pin
KLC Property Management Solutions manages single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and condos in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Grimes, Clive, Urbandale and Bondurant, offering leasing, maintenance and owner services.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention courteous, respectful people, good communication and reliable records for owners.
TMG Properties, founded in 2004 in Des Moines, manages apartment communities and townhomes in Des Moines, handling apartment management and maintenance.
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Rents in Des Moines are $91 below the Polk County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$11 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Des Moines's typical asking rent is $91 (7.5%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Des Moines is number 4 of 5 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Altoona, Bondurant, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,129 | +1.0% | 14 |
| West Des Moines | $1,353 | +2.3% | 5 |
| Urbandale | $1,038 | +1.6% | 6 |
| Clive | $1,694 | 2 | |
| Ankeny | $1,464 | +1.5% | 0 |
| Ames | $1,240 | +1.7% | 8 |
| Waterloo | $909 | +5.1% | 7 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 14 property management companies in Des Moines, Polk County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Urbandale and Johnston, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Des Moines is $1,129 (September 2026); +1.0% over the past year and +14.9% over five years. About 39.5% of homes in Des Moines are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 14 property management companies in Des Moines, IA: 8 with an office in the city and 6 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Des Moines was $1,129 a month in September 2026, +1.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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