Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $639 (167 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

Ranked #1

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Cheap Outer West Des Moines Urbandale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is under $650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

The cheapest apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale is Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 106 regular apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale?

Cheap apartments in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale have an average cost of $204 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Des Moines Urbandale.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.