
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA from $500 (120 Rentals)
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Park West Apartments

Robin Hill

Normandy Terrace Apartments

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The Flats Apartments

Washington Manor

Element at Valley West

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Briarwood Grand Apartments

Olde English Village

Westwood
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West Glen Town Center Apartments

Colonial Village

Eastwood on Grand

Regency Woods

Carriage Park

West Glen Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Cambridge Court

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309 8th St, Unit 2
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Chapel Ridge

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Bella Terra

Woodland West NMC

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Hamlet Apartments

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Country Club Village Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

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Meadow Ridge

Lift at Jordan Creek
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TurtleCreek Apartments

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Wellington Apartments

ReNew Jordan Creek

Meadow Chase Apartments

Park 88 Apartments

Maple Grove Villas

Fountains Apartments

360 at Jordan West

PointeWest

2331 SE Callista Ave
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Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

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Keystone on 8th

Westbrooke Apartments

Crown Pointe Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments

92West

3105 EP True Pkwy

4001 EP True Pkwy

BelleMeade 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 | $984 | $595 | $1,709 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $662 | $3,876 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $699 | $6,064 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,070 | $3,550 |
| 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
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 Park West Apartments listed at $685.
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 $820 at Chad Estates.
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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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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