Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA (812 Rentals)

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West Des Moines Urbandale, West Des Moines, IA

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Among neighborhoods in West Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood in West Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer West Des Moines Urbandale

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

There are currently 205 Studio Apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale with rent ranges from $599 to $1,840 with an average price of $915.

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 $565 to $2,419 with an average monthly rent of $1,126.

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 $3,556. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,300.

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

There are currently 166 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $736 to $5,554 - averaging $1,663 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.