Apartments for Rent in the Waveland Woods Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (261 Rentals)

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

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

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1028 69th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

1028 69th St

1028 69th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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1145 69th St
Studio Apartments

1145 69th St

1145 69th StDes Moines, IA 50324

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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University Apartments
Studio Apartments

University Apartments

4801 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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629 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

629 49th St

629 49th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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5008 Ingersoll Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5008 Ingersoll Ave

5008 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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656 Polk Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

656 Polk Blvd

656 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50312
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Waveland Place
Studio Apartments

Waveland Place

4539 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Ingersoll Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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526 48th St
Studio Apartments

526 48th St

526 48th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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534-538 Polk Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

534-538 Polk Blvd

534-538 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50312
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2014 60th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2014 60th St

2014 60th StDes Moines, IA 50322
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1439 46th St
Studio Apartments

1439 46th St

1439 46th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1137 44th Pl
Studio Apartments

1137 44th Pl

1137 44th PlDes Moines, IA 50311
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1132 44th Pl
Studio Apartments

1132 44th Pl

1132 44th PlDes Moines, IA 50311
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Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Waveland Woods Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waveland Woods

How much are Studio apartments in Waveland Woods?

There are currently 45 Studio Apartments in Waveland Woods with rent ranges from $599 to $957 with an average price of $768.

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 $730 to $2,308 with an average monthly rent of $999.

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 $2,907. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,104.

How expensive are Waveland Woods Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Waveland Woods on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,040 to $1,705 - averaging $1,405 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.