
New 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA (42 Rentals)


Picket Fence Community

The Cunningham Apartments

Sierra Pointe Apartments

Cascades at Jordan Creek
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BelleMeade Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Reserve At Jordan Creek

Keystone on 8th

360 at Jordan West

Park 88 Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek
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Grand Valley Townhomes

Lift at Jordan Creek

The Pointe on 88th

Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Grace Creek Senior Apartments

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

Alice Patricia Apartments
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Center Stage

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

West Light

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Brick Towne at Waukee Central

Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual Spaces

Kettlestone Peak Apartments
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The View On Hickman

Legacy Landing Apartments

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Cedarbrooke Place

Launch Townhomes
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Holcomb Place

Prairie Grass at Waukee

Attivo Trail ~ 55+ Active Senior Living
West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Des Moines Studio Apartments | $960 | $650 | $1,545 |
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $574 | $2,666 |
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $682 | $3,686 |
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $574 | $4,460 |
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Best Local Schools in West Des Moines, IA
Valley High School
Stilwell Junior High School
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Getting Around West Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 1 Bedroom West Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in West Des Moines with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West Des Moines is at Weston Park Apartments listed at $719.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,175.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $1,342 at Sierra Pointe Apartments.
What is the average size for West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Des Moines is currently 562 sq ft.
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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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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