
New Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (32 Rentals)


Cascades at Jordan Creek

Reserve At Jordan Creek

BelleMeade Apartments

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Keystone on 8th

Park 88 Apartments

360 at Jordan West
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Lift at Jordan Creek

329 5th St

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Fountain Terrace

The Cunningham

2331 SE Callista Ave

Pointe on 88th

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Holcomb Place
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Launch Townhomes

The Middlebrook Lofts

The Windsor - Windsor Heights

Alice Patricia

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments
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West Light

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

Center Stage

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

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Alice Place at Norwalk

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

The View On Hickman
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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 | $985 | $595 | $1,709 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $700 | $4,397 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $703 | $6,210 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $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
Ranked #556
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about New West Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in West Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in West Des Moines is at Alice Place at Norwalk listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a New West Des Moines Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,634.
What is the largest New West Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Platinum Pointe Townhomes.
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 833 sq ft.
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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.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.