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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westown Studio Apartments | $814 | $625 | $1,578 |
Westown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $779 | $1,325 |
| Westown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $813 | $1,825 |
| Westown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $1,070 | $1,998 |
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
See all Apartments in West Des MoinesThe largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Westown area of Des Moines, IA is found at PointeWest and is listed at 856 square feet priced from $1,162. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| PointeWest | A4R | 856 Sq Ft | $1,162 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | Hinsdale | 800 Sq Ft | $870 |
| St. Andrews Apartments | ONE BED- INCLUDES MOST UTILITIES | 764 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Park West Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 764 Sq Ft | $835 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 1 BR Oak | 750 Sq Ft | $850 |
| Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 750 Sq Ft | $900 |
| Boulder Ridge Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 742 Sq Ft | $960 |
| The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive | 1 Bedroom 80 | 724 Sq Ft | $895 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | A1_Reno | 723 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
| TurtleCreek Apartments | B1 | 722 Sq Ft | $1,120 |
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Westown of Des Moines, IA is the A1 Model starting from $785 at Hamlet Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Westown is currently $978. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Apartments | A1 | $785 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom- Call for Specials | $799 |
| Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $824 |
| Chapel Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $825 |
| Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft | $835 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Lincoln | $839 |
| Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 1 BR Oak | $850 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | Augusta | $850 |
| Sun Prairie & Vista Court | 9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_640 | $858 |
| The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive | 1 Bedroom 80 | $895 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Westown is at Hamlet Apartments listed at $785.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Westown is $978.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Westown is a 856 square feet unit starting from $1,162 at PointeWest.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Westown is currently 627 sq ft.
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