Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (302 Rentals)

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

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property at 1231 46th St

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1231 46th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1322 Randall Pl

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

1322 Randall Pl

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1306 34th St

$695

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1306 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1260 34th St

$695 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 2

1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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

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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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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? Waveland Woods is providing great access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Waveland Woods has a reputation as one of our preferred higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waveland Woods

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

As of today, August 17, 2026, there are currently 302 available Waveland Woods apartments priced from $595 to $2,754, with an average monthly rent of $1,049.

How much are Studio apartments in Waveland Woods?

There are currently 143 Studio Apartments in Waveland Woods with rent ranges from $595 to $900 with an average price of $767.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Waveland Woods Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Waveland Woods ranges from $695 to $2,020 with an average monthly rent of $992.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Waveland Woods cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Waveland Woods range from $795 to $2,754. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,111.

How expensive are Waveland Woods Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 28 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Waveland Woods on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,070 to $1,790 - averaging $1,511 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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