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Normandy Terrace Apartments

The Flats Apartments

Colonial Village

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Element at Valley West

Country Club Village Apartments

West Glen Town Center Apartments
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Fountain Terrace

Park West Apartments

Olde English Village

Chapel Ridge

Eastwood on Grand

Woodland West

Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Robin Hill

Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living
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Dakota Apartments

Carriage Park

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Cambridge Court Apartments

Hamlet Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Keystone on 8th

Westwood Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments
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Meadow Ridge

Park 88 Apartments

ReNew Jordan Creek

Meadow Chase Apartments

Bella Terra

Wellington Apartments

Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community

Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes

Maple Grove Villas
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Washington Manor

92West

Fountains Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

Polo Club
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Lenox Properties
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 | $952 | $595 | $1,524 |
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $574 | $2,665 |
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $682 | $3,556 |
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $574 | $3,250 |
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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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 Cheap West Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Des Moines is at Lenox Properties listed at $595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment is $719 at Weston Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Des Moines is starting from $682 at The Pointe on 88th.
What is the most affordable West Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sun Prairie & Vista Court and starts from $1,015.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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