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Cascades at Jordan Creek
8350 Cascade AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Aspire Townhomes
6950 Stagecoach DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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360 at Jordan West
360 Bridgewood DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fountain Terrace
655 S 88th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Park 88 Apartments
595 88th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Grove
1655 98th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Lift at Jordan Creek
8925 Cascade AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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304 5th St
304 5th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Aventura
9065 Bishop DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Grace Creek Senior Apartments
8701 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Cunningham Apartments
950 Jordan Creek PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Grand Living at Tower Place
610 S 51st StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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West Light
1345 E Hickman RdWaukee, IA 50263
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Kettlestone Peak Apartments
1765 SE Glacier TrlWaukee, IA 50263
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Calusa Townhomes
14130-14146 Wilden DrUrbandale, IA 50323
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Attivo Trail ~ 55+ Active Senior Living
835 NE Boston PkyWaukee, IA 50263
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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 | $952 | $595 | $1,717 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $640 | $4,049 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $749 | $2,632 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,070 | $3,657 |
| West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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West Des Moines, IAPopulation: 66,641
Ranked #556
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Best Local Schools in West Des Moines, IA
Valley High School
West Des Moines Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (0)
6 out of 10
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West Des Moines Community School District
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What is the Cheapest New apartment in West Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in West Des Moines is at The View On Hickman listed at $625.
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The average rent for a New Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,520.
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Today's New apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 1,900 square feet unit starting from $2,358 at The Flats at West Glen.
What is the average size for West Des Moines New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in West Des Moines is currently at 937 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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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.