
New Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $3,400 (45 Rentals)


Platinum Pointe Townhomes

BelleMeade Apartments

Aspire Townhomes

Village at The Grove Townhomes

Delavan Townhomes

Grand Valley Townhomes

Picket Fence Community

The Cunningham

360 at Jordan West
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Reserve At Jordan Creek

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Keystone on 8th

Strathmore Apartment Homes

Lift at Jordan Creek

Park 88 Apartments

329 5th St

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Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Fountain Terrace

Two Rivers Home Rentals
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Manchester Townhomes

Pointe on 88th

Centennial Crossing

Cove at Kettlestone Townhomes

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Holcomb Place

Launch Townhomes

The Middlebrook Lofts

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Alice Patricia

The Windsor - Windsor Heights
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Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Brick Towne at Kettlestone

Brick Towne at Waukee Central

West Light

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

Center Stage

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

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Alice Place at Norwalk

The View On Hickman
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695 SE Tallgrass

Calusa Townhomes

Attivo Trail ~ 55+ Active Senior Living

Boulder Pointe Townhomes/ Tallgrass Ranches

The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
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 | $996 | $595 | $1,717 |
| West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $640 | $3,107 |
| West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $750 | $6,819 |
| West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,048 | $3,710 |
| 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 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 The View On Hickman listed at $625.
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 $1,592.
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 2,200 square feet unit starting from $2,750 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 924 sq ft.
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