
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,200 (74 Rentals)


Olde English Village

Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Eastwood on Grand

Wellington Apartments

Element at Valley West
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Mansions at Jordan Creek

Fountains Apartments

ReNew Jordan Creek

Colonial Village

Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community

92West

Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Keystone on 8th

PointeWest

TurtleCreek Apartments
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Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Hamlet Apartments

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

The Flats Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

Clover Hills Apartments

The Pointe on 88th

Woodland West NMC

Briarwood Grand Apartments
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Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

St. Andrews Apartments

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Alice Patricia Apartments

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

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Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Brick Towne at Waukee Central

Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual Spaces

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Kettlestone Peak Apartments
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Sherwood Glen

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central
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 | $933 | $650 | $1,609 |
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $574 | $2,965 |
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $682 | $3,572 |
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $574 | $3,982 |
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 Lenox Properties listed at $725.
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 $1,205.
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 744 sq ft.
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