
New 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA (31 Rentals)


Picket Fence Community

360 at Jordan West

BelleMeade Apartments

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Fountain Terrace
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Keystone on 8th

Pointe on 88th

Park 88 Apartments

Lift at Jordan Creek

304 5th St

Liberty Landing
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Grand Living at Tower Place

Grace Creek Senior Apartments

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

Alice Patricia

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Center Stage

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments
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West Light

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

The Middlebrook Lofts

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The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

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Holcomb Place

The Windsor - Windsor Heights
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Attivo Trail ~ 55+ Active Senior Living

StoryPoint Timberline

The View On Hickman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines Studio Apartments | $986 | $595 | $1,751 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $723 | $5,493 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $677 | $6,310 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $1,070 | $3,550 |
| West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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West Des Moines, IAPopulation: 66,641
Ranked #556
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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 Element at Valley West listed at $720.
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 $1,157.
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 $1,490 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 727 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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