Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (62 Rentals)

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The Flats Apartments
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$749 - $1,177
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The Flats Apartments

3000 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Meadow Ridge
$989 - $1,139
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Meadow Ridge

1301 49th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Wellington Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,968
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Wellington Apartments

4700 EP True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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property at 1515 18th St

$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1515 18th St

West Des MoinesIA50265

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property at 719 34th St

$2,050

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

719 34th St

West Des MoinesIA50265
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Ashworth Manor
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Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Williamson Residence
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Williamson Residence

1114-1124 Vine StWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
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Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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 $675. The View On Hickman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - CliveUp to $1200 Rent Credit! Call for Details!Studio,1BA$705
The Flats ApartmentsSandstone1BR,1BA$749
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1BA$753
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$754
Regency Woods1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$790
The Vibe at 8035 Apartments35-1st-Bal-2Studio,1BA$799
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$799
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$804

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $1.08 price per square foot Berkeley Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $2,023. 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 Golf & Country Club 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$1.08
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Colonial VillageJamestown2BR,1.5BA$0.72
Meadow RidgeRemodeled w/laundry2BR,2BA$1.10
West Glen ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Clover HillsB1 Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2B OG2BR,1BA$1.03
Sherwood GlenLoxley II2BR,1BA$1.00
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 Urban Heights listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westown Apartment is $749 at The Flats 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 $753 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 Country Club Village Apartments and starts from $1,140.

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