
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA from $500 with Utilities Included (70 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in West Des Moines.


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Briarwood Grand Apartments

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Country Club Village Apartments

Fountain Terrace

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Chapel Ridge

Carriage Park

Woodland West NMC

Plaza 50 Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments
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Meadow Ridge

Park West Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Bella Terra

Broadmoor at Jordan Creek

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Keystone on 8th

Westbrooke Apartments
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Crown Pointe Apartments

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Sierra Pointe Apartments

BelleMeade Apartments

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Brookside Condo

Valley Station

484 S 19th St

Williamson Residence

Grand Avenue Apartments

Whisper Ridge

Dakota Apartments
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Townhomes of Silver Oak

Lenox Properties

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

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Alice Place at Norwalk

Hampton House Apartments

Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

Deer Ridge

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Weston Park Apartments
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Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

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Alice Place Senior Living

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

St. Andrews Apartments

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

Windsor Chateau Apartments

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street
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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 | $968 | $595 | $1,669 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $684 | $3,096 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $722 | $4,671 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,070 | $3,112 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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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 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.

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.