Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA Under $3,500 (30 Rentals)

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Brookside Condo
$1,525 - $1,565
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Brookside Condo

6630 Cody DrWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Polo Club
$1,237 - $2,126
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Flats Apartments
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$768 - $1,151
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hickman House
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Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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West Des Moines, IA
Population: 66,641

Ranked #556

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term West Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in West Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in West Des Moines is at Hampton House Apartments listed at $750.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term West Des Moines Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in West Des Moines is $1,390.

What is the largest Short-term West Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in West Des Moines is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $2,350 at Timberline Ridge.

What is the average size for West Des Moines Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in West Des Moines is currently at 815 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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.

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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.