Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (829 Rentals)

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

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Wellington Apartments
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$1,033 - $2,142
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Sierra Pointe Apartments
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$1,365 - $1,825
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Sierra Pointe Apartments

7171 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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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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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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The Flats Apartments
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$770 - $1,158
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Polo Club
$1,237 - $2,117
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Polo Club

6201 Ep True PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern Des Moines, IA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? this section of town is known as a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and having the most respected education resources available.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? this residential submarket ranks as providing top-rated access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is one of the finest high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Des Moines Urbandale

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale area of West Des Moines, IA?

As of today, July 31, 2026, there are currently 829 available Outer West Des Moines Urbandale apartments priced from $595 to $3,550, with an average monthly rent of $1,279.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

There are currently 333 Studio Apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale with rent ranges from $595 to $1,981 with an average price of $926.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale ranges from $645 to $2,628 with an average monthly rent of $1,168.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale range from $648 to $3,273. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,275.

How expensive are Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 124 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $3,550 - averaging $1,850 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.