
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (137 Rentals)


Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Olde English Village

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Westwood Apartments

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Eastwood on Grand

ReNew Jordan Creek

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Wellington Apartments

Element at Valley West
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Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Cambridge Court

Fountains Apartments

Maple Grove Villas

Robin Hill

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Fairmeadows Village

92West
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Park West Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Keystone on 8th

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Hamlet Apartments

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Brookside Condo

Silver Oak Condos

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Country Club Village Apartments

Bella Terra

Maplewood Townhouses

Washington Manor
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Woodland West NMC

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Crown Pointe Apartments

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Westbrooke Apartments

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The Flats Apartments

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Polo Club

Chapel Ridge

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Briarwood Grand Apartments

Somerfield Village Center Apartments
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Plaza 50 Apartments

Meadow Chase Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments

Clover Hills

West Glen Apartments

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Meadow Ridge

Lift at Jordan Creek

Diamond Brooke

Carriage Park

Woodland West
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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 | $956 | $595 | $1,678 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $673 | $3,060 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $710 | $4,719 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,070 | $3,873 |
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West Des Moines, IAPopulation: 66,641
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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 $1,340.
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 1,565 square feet unit starting from $2,268 at Picket Fence Community.
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 1,065 sq ft.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.