
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA with Washer/Dryer (64 Rentals)


Strathmore Apartment Homes

Picket Fence Community

The Cunningham Apartments

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Wellington Apartments

Element at Valley West

Sierra Pointe Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Fountains Apartments
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ReNew Jordan Creek

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Fountain Terrace

Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

92West

Reserve At Jordan Creek

360 at Jordan West

Bella Terra

PointeWest
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Cambridge Court Apartments

Washington Manor

Park 88 Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Polo Club

Country Club Village Apartments

Grand Valley Townhomes
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Woodland West NMC

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

809 14th St, Unit Bide-A-While
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Alice Patricia Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

Center Stage

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Winhall of Williams Pointe
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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 |
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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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