
Gated Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA with Utilities Included (24 Rentals)
Apartments in West Des Moines where your utility payments are included in your rent.


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Sierra Pointe Apartments

BelleMeade Apartments

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Park West Apartments

Fountain Terrace

Keystone on 8th

Bella Terra
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TurtleCreek Apartments

Woodland West NMC

Plaza 50 Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments

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Meadow Ridge

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

St. Andrews Apartments

Park Avenue by Broadmoor
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

The Middlebrook Lofts

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Holcomb Place

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

The Windsor - Windsor Heights

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Alice Place Senior Living
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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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West Des Moines, IAPopulation: 66,641
Ranked #556
in US Census Population by City
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Valley High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated West Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in West Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in West Des Moines is at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ listed at $640.
How much is the average rent for a Gated West Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,141.
What is the largest Gated West Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 1,477 square feet unit starting from $985 at TurtleCreek Apartments.
What is the average size for West Des Moines Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in West Des Moines is currently at 629 sq ft.
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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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
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