
Gated Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (48 Rentals)


The Cunningham

Sierra Pointe Apartments

Maplewood Townhouses

Diamond Brooke

BelleMeade Apartments

Watermark at Jordan Creek

360 at Jordan West

PointeWest

Broadmoor at Jordan Creek
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Park 88 Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments

Cambridge Court

Woodland Place Apartments

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Meadow Ridge

Keystone on 8th

Woodland West NMC

Park West Apartments

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living
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Fairmeadows Village-55+ Independent Living Rental Community

Bella Terra

Fountain Terrace

Robin Hill

The Windsor - Windsor Heights

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Holcomb Place

The Middlebrook Lofts

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Sunrise Meadows

11Fifty on Olson

Legacy Landing Apartments

Cedarbrooke Place

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

St. Andrews Apartments

Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Prairie Grass at Waukee

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Alice Place Senior Living

West Light

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

Center Stage

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

River Oaks Apartments

Douglas Park Apartments

The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+
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 | $989 | $595 | $1,676 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $640 | $3,172 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $730 | $6,807 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,070 | $3,550 |
| West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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West Des Moines, IAPopulation: 66,641
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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 $600.
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 $1,156.
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 $1,015 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 657 sq ft.
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