Apartments for Rent in the Garton West Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (124 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2
$1,600
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1120 E 6th St, Unit 2

1120 E 6th StDes Moines, IA 50316
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property at 1363 E 15th St

$1,299

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$1,299
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1363 E 15th St

Des MoinesIA50316

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property at 1120 E 6th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1120 E 6th St, Unit 8

1120 E 6th St
Des MoinesIA50316
property at 400 E Locust St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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400 E Locust St

Des MoinesIA50309
property at 1400 E Walnut St

$2,288 - $2,312

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1400 E Walnut St

Des MoinesIA50316

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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2024 E 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2024 E 21st St

2024 E 21st StDes Moines, IA 50317

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Garton West, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Garton West

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Garton West area of Des Moines, IA?

As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 124 available Garton West apartments priced from $597 to $2,457, with an average monthly rent of $1,312.

How much are Studio apartments in Garton West?

There are currently 37 Studio Apartments in Garton West with rent ranges from $725 to $2,360 with an average price of $1,173.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Garton West Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Garton West ranges from $597 to $2,312 with an average monthly rent of $1,240.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Garton West cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Garton West range from $745 to $2,220. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,382.

How expensive are Garton West Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Garton West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $975 to $2,457 - averaging $1,442 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.