
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,200 (88 Rentals)


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Wellington Apartments

Regency Woods

Olde English Village

Eastwood on Grand

Element at Valley West

Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Colonial Village

Robin Hill

Cambridge Court Apartments
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Fountains Apartments

Westwood Apartments

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Park West Apartments

Hamlet Apartments

Silver Oak Condos

Washington Manor

Chapel Ridge

Somerfield Village Center Apartments
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Crown Pointe Apartments

Westbrooke Apartments

Meadow Chase Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments, LLC

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Polo Club

Country Club Village Apartments

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The Flats Apartments

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Clover Hills

Meadow Ridge
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West Glen Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Carriage Park

Woodland West

3105 EP True Pkwy

4001 EP True Pkwy

Townhomes of Silver Oak

Ashworth Manor

Nelson LLC
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Iowa G21 LLC

484 S 19th St

Dakota Apartments

Whisper Ridge

Valley Station

Pointe on 88th

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Element Urbandale

Alice Patricia

Elm Village Apartments
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 | $993 | $595 | $1,693 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $695 | $3,149 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $750 | $2,608 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,070 | $3,473 |
| West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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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
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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 Douglas Park Apartments listed at $750.
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 $1,288.
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 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,435 at Country Club Village 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 848 sq ft.
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