
Gated 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA (47 Rentals)


Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

Picket Fence Community

BelleMeade Apartments

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Sierra Pointe Apartments

Robin Hill

Cambridge Court

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

360 at Jordan West
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Park West Apartments

Keystone on 8th

Bella Terra

PointeWest

Fountain Terrace

Maplewood Townhouses

Park 88 Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments

Woodland West NMC
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Plaza 50 Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Woodland Place Apartments

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Meadow Ridge

Diamond Brooke

811 Burr Oaks Dr

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

St. Andrews Apartments

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Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

The Middlebrook Lofts

Douglas Park Apartments

Phase III

Sunrise Meadows
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The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Legacy Landing Apartments

Cedarbrooke Place

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Holcomb Place

11Fifty on Olson

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

River Oaks Apartments

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Alice Place Senior Living

The Windsor - Windsor Heights
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Prairie Grass at Waukee

2014 60th St
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 | $985 | $595 | $1,709 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $700 | $4,397 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $703 | $6,210 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $1,070 | $3,550 |
| West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom West Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in West Des Moines with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in West Des Moines is at River Oaks Apartments listed at $775.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,319.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 1,567 square feet unit starting from $1,267 at Westpointe Apartments.
What is the average size for West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in West Des Moines is currently 997 sq ft.
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