Rent to own Homes in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines is the capital, as well as the biggest city. in the Midwestern state of Iowa. It has no shortage of events and attractions to offer, from the famed Arnold Palmer Signature Course to the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in the Western Gateway District. The Des Moines Art Center offers amazing art and architecture for those looking for a cultural getaway, and the Kruidenier Trail or Principal Riverwalk will offer both exercise and sightseeing for people who want to get a deeper glimpse into this beautiful city.

Des Moines, IA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $54,843 and a median rent of $881, the Des Moines, IA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Des Moines, IA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Des Moines, IA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.

Showing 1 - 44 of 176
108 NE 6TH CT
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Grimes
Single Family Home
Grimes, IA 50111
1,088 Sqft | Built in 1989
1 of 9 3324 52ND ST
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Merle Hay
Townhouse/Condo
Des Moines, IA 50310
1,224 Sqft | Built in 1948
Hot
2308 CAPITOL AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Fairground
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50317
748 Sqft | Built in 1905
Hot
1 of 24 5195 PINE VALLEY DR
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Pleasant Hill
Single Family Home
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
1,704 Sqft | Built in 2006
2415 HIGH ST
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Woodland Heights
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50312
1,144 Sqft | Built in 1908
1 of 16 2815 E CLINTON AVE
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Douglas Acres
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50317
928 Sqft | Built in 1947
Hot
233 E PARK AVE
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50315
960 Sqft | Built in 1957
Hot
1 of 21 2150 FOUNTAIN CREST DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Pleasant Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
1,397 Sqft | Built in 2002
Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.
Hot
1 of 3 19 E TITUS AVE
2 Beds, 1 Bath
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Fort Des Moines
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50315
864 Sqft | Built in 1947
1 of 19 4310 ALLISON AVE
2 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Beaverdale
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50310
1,683 Sqft | Built in 1939
1 of 11 3521 27TH PL
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent To Own
Prospect Park
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50310
768 Sqft | Built in 1950
1 of 19 2756 BOSTON AVE
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Prospect Park
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50310
1,880 Sqft | Built in 1973
1 of 11 1440 64TH ST
3 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent To Own
Windsor Heights
Single Family Home
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
1,328 Sqft | Built in 1938
1 of 20 3919 LAY ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Douglas Acres
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50317
992 Sqft | Built in 1968
1 of 23 2160 FOUNTAIN CREST DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Pleasant Hill
Townhouse/Condo
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
1,397 Sqft | Built in 2002
Hot
1 of 40 4060 NE 47TH ST
3 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Capitol Heights
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50317
1,440 Sqft | Built in 1942
1 of 17 4703 64TH ST
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Urbandale
Single Family Home
Urbandale, IA 50322
1,804 Sqft | Built in 1997
3255 EASTON BLVD
2 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Accent
Single Family Home
Des Moines, IA 50317
1,816 Sqft | Built in 1870
Hot
720 11TH ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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West Des Moines
Single Family Home
West Des Moines, IA 50265
1,752 Sqft | Built in 1942
1 of 12 1804 TIMBERVIEW DR
5 Beds, 3 Baths
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Single Family Home
Norwalk, IA 50211
1,795 Sqft | Built in 2018
1 of 27 3213 ASHWOOD DR
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Urbandale
Single Family Home
Urbandale, IA 50322
912 Sqft | Built in 1958
7845 DRAKE ST
4 Beds, 1 Bath
Rent To Own
Clive
Single Family Home
Clive, IA 50325
1,339 Sqft | Built in 1966
1 of 27 3843 81st St
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Urbandale
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Urbandale, IA 50263
2,202 Sqft | Built in 1972
1 of 4 420 nw65th lane
5 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Saylorville
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Des Moines, IA 50313
2,250 Sqft
1 of 19 714 35TH ST SW
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Altoona
Single Family Home
Altoona, IA 50009
2,300 Sqft | Built in 2018
6930 NE 56TH ST
3 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Altoona, IA 50009
1,216 Sqft | Built in 2021
1 of 38 832 SW SPRINGFIELD DR
3 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Southwest Ankeny
Townhouse/Condo
Ankeny, IA 50023
1,677 Sqft | Built in 2006
1 of 21 630 34TH PL
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
West Des Moines
Single Family Home
West Des Moines, IA 50265
1,954 Sqft | Built in 1973
1 of 31 9915 TANGLEWOOD DR
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Golf View Estates
Single Family Home
Urbandale, IA 50322
1,749 Sqft | Built in 1987
1 of 21 312 SW CARRIAGE DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Southwest Ankeny
Single Family Home
Ankeny, IA 50023
2,417 Sqft | Built in 2014
4425 MILLS CIVIC PKWY #802
2 Beds, 1.5 Bath
Rent To Own
West Des Moines
Townhouse/Condo
West Des Moines, IA 50265
1,523 Sqft | Built in 1999
Hot
403 LINCOLN ST SE
6 Beds, 2 Baths
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Single Family Home
Bondurant, IA 50035
1,315 Sqft | Built in 1958
Hot
1 of 24 12380 WALNUT RIDGE CT
5 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Clive
Single Family Home
Clive, IA 50325
2,850 Sqft | Built in 1997
1 of 20 808 SE 13TH ST
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Grimes
Single Family Home
Grimes, IA 50111
1,460 Sqft | Built in 2006
Hot
1 of 9 1116 59TH ST
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
West Des Moines
Single Family Home
West Des Moines, IA 50266
1,610 Sqft | Built in 1987
Hot
1 of 13 905 N JAMES ST
4 Beds, 2 Baths
Rent To Own
Grimes
Single Family Home
Grimes, IA 50111
2,349 Sqft | Built in 1994
Hot
1 of 19 604 NW 10TH CIR
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
Grimes
Single Family Home
Grimes, IA 50111
1,594 Sqft | Built in 2008
1 of 25 197 79TH ST
3 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
West Des Moines
Townhouse/Condo
West Des Moines, IA 50266
2,056 Sqft | Built in 2011
1 of 39 715 79TH PL
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
West Des Moines
Single Family Home
West Des Moines, IA 50266
1,782 Sqft | Built in 2004
Hot
1 of 28 1202 N 9TH ST
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Indianola, IA 50125
1,957 Sqft | Built in 2004
1 of 49 3912 NE BELLAGIO CIR
6 Beds, 5 Baths
Rent To Own
Northeast Ankeny
Single Family Home
Ankeny, IA 50021
3,841 Sqft | Built in 2013
400 W ASHLAND AVE
6 Beds, 2.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Townhouse/Condo
Indianola, IA 50125
2,584 Sqft | Built in 1900
Hot
1 of 25 5022 NE SENECA DR
4 Beds, 3 Baths
Rent To Own
Northeast Ankeny
Single Family Home
Ankeny, IA 50021
1,616 Sqft | Built in 2016
1 of 26 1215 S G ST
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Indianola, IA 50125
1,630 Sqft | Built in 1994
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Des Moines, IA is seeing rapid growth and Des Moines, IA's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -35% below the 2023 national average. Des Moines, IA is part of Polk county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2023 for county Polk is 1.6% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Housing Statistics The most recent statistics for Des Moines show the average listing price for homes at $134,568, and the median sales price at $118,000. The city has a vacancy rate of 5.3 percent, which means looking for rent to own homes or other properties here could take some time. However, there is an annual residential turnover of 23.44 percent, so properties do become available eventually.

Local Restaurants Des Moines is not just a meat-and-potatoes Midwestern city. You'll find everything you can dream of here, from Indian to French, falafel to pizza. The Chophouse on Grand Avenue serves up delectable prime beef in an upscale setting. Check out the Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant for delicious cocktails and small plates while you listen to piano players from all over the country. BOS, in the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel, has some local flair - try it for a real Midwestern meal. Samurai Sushi and Hibachi employs traditional Japanese cooking techniques to entertain you during your dinner. Sarah is the place to go for Bosnian and Eastern European foods like moussaka, tehrana, baklava and pitas. Head down to Locust Street to get some great seafood and drinks at Splash Seafood Bar and Grill.

Arts and Culture As far as arts and culture are concerned, Des Moines is right up there with the big leagues in the country. It's a highly progressive city that maintains a focus on the arts and offers plenty of places to soak it up. The ArtFest Midwest is a fantastic festival where you can find art from all over. Des Moines's local galleries feature regional art to view and buy. The Pappajohn Sculpture Park in the Western Gateway offers a beautiful entrance to downtown, and the Des Moines Art Center has many popular artists on display. The 80/35 Music Festival takes place in early July and draws a big crowd to hear popular musicians play. The Ballet Des Moines has been training world-class dancers for over ten years. And finally, for bluegrass lovers, the Iowa Bluegrass Music Festival in late February is a must-do.

Neighborhood Guide Des Moines is made up of a number of diverse and interesting neighborhoods, each one presenting a different way to experience the city. Whether you're looking for a home or just visiting, its unique neighborhoods have a lot to offer. Soak up the life and vibrancy of downtown, or relax in the quieter and more peaceful neighborhoods. Here's a quick breakdown of the city's most popular areas.

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