Des Moines cap rate
The cap rate in Des Moines is 4.6%, ranking #723 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
4.6%
Ranks #723 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 24%.
- vs. national median3.4%Des Moines is higher than the U.S. median
- vs. Iowa median3.0%Des Moines is higher than the Iowa median
What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
Des Moines cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in Des Moines?
The cap rate in Des Moines is 4.6%, which ranks #723 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in Des Moines above or below the national average?
Des Moines is higher than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 24% of U.S. counties.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
Des Moines is higher than the Iowa median of 3.0%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.