Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (39 Rentals)

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Ashworth Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Westown, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westown area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $625. The Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The Flats ApartmentsTawny1BR,1BA$700
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$706
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$707
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments35 Studio 1st FloorStudio,1BA$735
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$747
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$810
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$819
Element at Valley WestA1c1BR,1BA$821

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $1.00 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Westown apartment is the 4001 EP True Parkway - WB 12 Model at Westbrooke Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Westbrooke Apartments4001 EP True Parkway - WB 122BR,2BA$1.11
Lakeview3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.05
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.88
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Element at Valley WestA1c1BR,1BA$1.13
Sherwood GlenKirklees1BR,1BA$1.11

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Westown, West Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westown is at The McCoy at 8035 Apartments listed at $735.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westown Apartment is $673 at Sherwood Glen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westown is starting from $682 at Woodland West.

What is the most affordable Westown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview and starts from $1,000.

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