Understanding How Rental Prices are Determined for Areas

[Mark Schneider]

Hello fellow Iowans, I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on the best way to decipher average rental prices for various areas around Des Moines: Waukee, Johnson, Ankeny, Urbandale, and Indianola. I have been looking at the rentometer website; however, it does not offer information on if the unit is fully furnished or not, or if the landlord or tenant are paying the utilities (I feel like these variables would dramatically alter how much is charged for rent).

I would greatly appreciate if anyone has advice on finding out how much I should/could charge for rent for a property in the cities above. Thanks!