
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA from $500 (117 Rentals)
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Woodland West

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The Flats Apartments

Colonial Village

Robin Hill

Normandy Terrace Apartments

Olde English Village

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Briarwood Grand Apartments

West Glen Town Center Apartments

Regency Woods
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Country Club Village Apartments

Clover Hills Apartments

West Glen Apartments

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Westwood Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Eastwood on Grand

Element at Valley West

Chapel Ridge

Carriage Park
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Woodland West NMC

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Hamlet Apartments

Park 88 Apartments

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

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Meadow Ridge

TurtleCreek Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Cambridge Court

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Wellington Apartments

Meadow Chase Apartments
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Fountains Apartments

Lift at Jordan Creek

PointeWest

Bella Terra

Maple Grove Villas

360 at Jordan West

Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Keystone on 8th

Westbrooke Apartments
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Watermark at Jordan Creek

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Polo Club

ReNew Jordan Creek

Crown Pointe Apartments

Silver Oak Condos

Diamond Brooke

Maplewood Townhouses

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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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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 | $960 | $595 | $1,669 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $695 | $2,976 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $750 | $4,678 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,070 | $3,200 |
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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
Stilwell Junior High School
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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 Urban Heights Apartments listed at $650.
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 $695 at Lenox Properties.
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 $750 at Douglas Park Apartments.
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 Briarwood Grand Apartments and starts from $1,075.
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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.

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.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.