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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines Studio Apartments with Rent Specials | $994 | $595 | $1,693 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,143 | $695 | $3,128 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,288 | $750 | $2,709 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $1,625 | $1,070 | $3,091 |
| West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Enjoy 6 Weeks Free! *Restrictions may apply. Contact our leasing office for more information.Expires 03-14-2026
Act Quick! Move in by 3/15 and get your first month free! Contact us for details.Expires 03-14-2026
Now offering one month FREE on 12-month leases for a limited time!Expires 03-14-2026
Step Into Something New - Enjoy TWO MONTHS FREE when you sign a 14-month lease. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 03-14-2026
One Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease On 2 Bedroom Units!Expires 03-14-2026
Enjoy two months free on select units. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 03-14-2026
Move in between March 1st and 15th and enjoy waived app & admin fees plus up to $1,000 in gift cards on select homes! Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 03-14-2026
FIRST FULL MONTH FREE limited time only!Expires 03-14-2026
Enjoy up to six weeks free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 03-15-2026
Apply today and take possession of unit #205 by March 31st to receive a $500 rental credit off your first month's rent and $50 off each month of a 12-month lease.Expires 03-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in West Des Moines, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Sign a lease by 3/31/2026 and receive: 1 Month FREE Rent $0 Application fee $0 Monthly pet fee Give us a call today for more information!Expires 03-31-2026
Apply today and take possession of unit #205 by March 31st to receive a $500 rental credit off your first month's rent and $50 off each month of a 12-month lease.Expires 03-31-2026
Move in by March 31, 2026 and receive first full month rent free + Free Garage and/or Storage unit! Plus look & lease same day and received a credit back at move in for Credit Check and service fees!Expires 03-31-2026
Enjoy two months free on select units. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 03-14-2026
Enjoy 6 Weeks Free! *Restrictions may apply. Contact our leasing office for more information.Expires 03-14-2026
Act Quick! Move in by 3/15 and get your first month free! Contact us for details.Expires 03-14-2026
Now offering one month FREE on 12-month leases for a limited time!Expires 03-14-2026
Step Into Something New - Enjoy TWO MONTHS FREE when you sign a 14-month lease. *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.Expires 03-14-2026
One Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease On 2 Bedroom Units!Expires 03-14-2026
Move in between March 1st and 15th and enjoy waived app & admin fees plus up to $1,000 in gift cards on select homes! Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 03-14-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in West Des Moines is at River Oaks Apartments listed at $695.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,137.
Today's Rent Specials 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.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in West Des Moines is currently at 721 sq ft.
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