Travel nurse housing in Des Moines, IA
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Housing costs and stipends in Des Moines
Staffing agencies usually base the tax-free housing stipend on the federal GSA lodging rate. For Des Moines that is the rate for the Des Moines area: $122 a night this month. Your agency sets the actual stipend. Estimate a contract.
HUD's fair market rent is what a typical unfurnished apartment costs here with basic utilities. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture, Wi-Fi and utilities are included.
HUD fair market rents for this area
| Size | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $920 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 |
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HUD Metro FMR Area (ZIP-level estimate).
Hospitals in Des Moines
- Broadlawns Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals
- Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals
- Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediAcute Care Hospitals
- VA Central Iowa Healthcare SystemAcute Care - Veterans Administration
Short-term rentals for nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers
Homes near Des Moines are rented by the month, which fits 13-week travel contracts, locum tenens assignments, residency moves and student rotations. Every home is furnished, and you message the host before you commit. More on housing for nurses, travel therapist housing, locum tenens housing, medical resident housing, medical student rotation housing, short-term rentals for healthcare workers, or see housing for every profession.
Cities near Des Moines
- Clive, IA6.9 mi away · 1 hospital
- Winterset, IA27.4 mi away · 1 hospital
- Perry, IA28.2 mi away · 1 hospital
- Ames, IA29.4 mi away · 1 hospital
- Nevada, IA29.4 mi away · 1 hospital
Questions about housing in Des Moines
How much does housing cost in Des Moines?
HUD's fair market rent for a 1-bedroom here is $960 a month, unfurnished. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture and utilities are included.
What is the travel nurse housing stipend in Des Moines?
Agencies usually cap the tax-free lodging stipend at the GSA rate, which is $122 a night in Des Moines this month (about $3,660 for 30 nights). Your agency sets the actual amount.
Which hospitals are in Des Moines?
We list 4 hospitals in Des Moines, including Broadlawns Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi. Each has its own page with homes sorted by distance.
How do I avoid rental scams?
Never pay a deposit before you have seen the home or verified the host, and never pay by wire, gift card or crypto. Read our scam guide.
Own a furnished place in Des Moines, IA?
Travel nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers search here for monthly stays. Plans start at $199 a year for up to 5 listings.