Monthly Parking Rates in Des Moines, IA
As of September 2026, the average monthly parking rate in Des Moines is $120. Most spots fall between $120 and $160 a month. That places Des Moines at #68 of 100 US cities, 14% below the national average of $140.
- Average monthly rate
- $120
- September 2026
- Typical range
- $120–$160
- 25th to 75th percentile
- National rank
- #68 of 100
- -14% vs. national average
- 30-day change
- 0%
- Average vs. last month
- Iowa average
- $120
- Only city tracked in the state
Compared to similar cities
Cities with monthly rates closest to Des Moines
| City | 25th · average · 75th | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis MN |
|
$125 | #61 |
| Cleveland OH |
|
$124 | #63 |
| Detroit MI |
|
$124 | #64 |
| San Antonio TX |
|
$124 | #65 |
| Culver City CA |
|
$120 | #67 |
| Des Moines IA |
|
$120 | #68 |
| Raleigh NC |
|
$116 | #70 |
Trend
Average rate by month
| Month | Average |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | $120 |
| August 2026 | $120 |
Iowa
Other cities in Iowa
Des Moines is the only Iowa city in the dataset so far.
Questions
About the Des Moines numbers
- What is the monthly parking rate in Des Moines?
- The average advertised rate is $120 a month as of September 2026. Half of all spots fall between $120 and $160.
- Is Des Moines expensive for parking?
- Des Moines ranks #68 of 100 cities tracked, 14% below the national average.
- Do fleets pay the same rates?
- Up to a few dozen vehicles at one site, fleet rates track these consumer rates closely. Larger fleets, oversized vehicles, and secured lots are priced differently.
- What affects the price?
- Locations near airports, stadiums, and other high-demand areas tend to cost more. So do valet-only locations, lots that only offer reserved spots, covered or indoor garages, and 24/7 access. Uncovered, ungated lots are usually the least expensive, along with self-park locations a few blocks outside the core.
- How is this collected?
- Advertised monthly rates at commercial garages and lots, gathered every 30 days from publicly available data.
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