
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA with Utilities Included (56 Rentals)


Sierra Pointe Apartments

BelleMeade Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Park West Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Keystone on 8th

Bella Terra
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TurtleCreek Apartments

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Chapel Ridge

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

Carriage Park

Woodland West NMC

807 28th St

Whisper Ridge
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The Lodge of Ashworth

Vista Court

Crestview Terrace

Glen Meadows Retirement Community

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

St. Andrews Apartments

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Brick Towne at Waukee Central
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Kettlestone Peak Apartments

Weston Park Apartments

The Middlebrook Lofts

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

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Holcomb Place

Deer Ridge

Hampton House Apartments

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED

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Alice Place Senior Living
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Lenox Properties

Tonawanda Apartments

Executive Heights

Capri Apartments

Westridge Apartments

West Winds Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

4314 University Ave

5008 Ingersoll Ave

SaddleBrook Apartments
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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 | $980 | $595 | $1,693 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $640 | $3,070 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $732 | $5,369 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,070 | $3,550 |
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West Des Moines, IAPopulation: 66,641
Ranked #556
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in West Des Moines, IA
Valley High School
Stilwell Junior High School
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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 Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ listed at $640.
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 $1,135.
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 711 sq ft.
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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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