Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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Hamlet Apartments
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$785 - $1,180
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$679 - $1,074
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$106
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$785 - $1,180
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Cambridge Court Apartments
Rent Specials
$860 - $1,575
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$850 - $1,565
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$10
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$860 - $1,575
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Cambridge Court Apartments

1225 11th StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Woodland West NMC
$920 - $1,415
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$805 - $1,300
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$115
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$920 - $1,415
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Woodland West NMC

3405 Woodland AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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The Flats Apartments
Rent Specials
$959 - $1,292
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$889 - $1,222
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$70
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$959 - $1,292
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Ashworth Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265

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Nelson LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson LLC

1114-1124 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The View On Hickman
$625
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$575
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$50
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$625
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The View On Hickman

7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments
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$705 - $1,300
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$600 - $1,195
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$105
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$705 - $1,300
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The Vibe at 8035 Apartments

11428 Forest AveClive, IA 50325
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Westpointe Apartments
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$751 - $1,705
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$704 - $1,658
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$47
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$751 - $1,705
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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
Studio 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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Lakeview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview

8700 Carole CirUrbandale, IA 50322
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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 The View On Hickman priced from $625. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Park West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Vibe at 8035 ApartmentsFurnished Studio Available with Flexible Lease ...Studio,1BA$705
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$705
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$751
Hamlet ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$785
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$811
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $1.07 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,998. The second greatest value Westown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.60 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 TownhomesBerkeley3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Element at Valley WestC4 Premium2BR,2BA$1.11
Colonial VillageRichmond2BR,1.5BA$0.79
Washington ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.01
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Windsor Chateau Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.13
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 View On Hickman listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westown Apartment is $785 at Hamlet Apartments.

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 $834 at Colonial Village.

What is the most affordable Westown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hamlet Apartments and starts from $1,095.

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