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

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The Flats Apartments
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$729 - $1,136
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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$937 - $1,300

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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,089
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,879
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Polo Club
$1,242 - $1,750
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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West Des Moines, IA
Population: 66,641

Ranked #556

in US Census Population by City

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.