Real Estate & Moving, Iowa
Property Manager cost in Des Moines, IA
This fee does not move much with local prices, so Des Moines sits near the national figure of about 10% of the monthly rent.
Typical cost
Typical in Des Moines
10%
of the monthly rent
- On the low end
- 8%
- On the high end
- 12%
This is a percentage fee, so it does not change with local prices. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Property type
- Unit count
- Services included
- Tenant placement
- Maintenance coordination
Ways to pay less
- Self-manage if local
- Ask about leasing-only
- Cap markups on repairs
- Compare percentage vs flat
- Read the management agreement
Property Manager in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| National typical | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Columbia, SC | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Greensboro, NC | 10% | 8% to 12% |
| Huntsville, AL | 10% | 8% to 12% |
Other Real Estate & Moving costs in Des Moines
- Real Estate Agent Commission5.7% of the sale price
- Home Appraiser$565 per appraisal
- Mortgage Broker1.5% of the loan amount
- Home Stager$1,575 per project
- Moving Company$1,230 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)
- Storage Unit$99 per month
- Packing Service$72 per hour
- Title / Escrow Fees$1,900 per closing (title insurance and settlement fees)
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Questions people ask
Property Manager in Des Moines: what does it cost?
In Des Moines, IA, Property Manager typically costs about 10% of the monthly rent, with most prices between 8% and 12%.
Why is Des Moines the same as the national price?
Percentage fees and fees set largely by state rules do not rise or fall with local rents and wages, so the estimate is not adjusted by city.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.