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Westown, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $0.99 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,857. 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 TownhomesBedford3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Regency Woods2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Lakeview2 Bedroom 1 Bath Balcony Courtyard2BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$0.97
Woodland Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Windsor Chateau Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Carriage Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.16
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - FURNISHED1BR,1BA$1.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Westown, West Des Moines, IA

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westown

What type of rentals are currently available in Westown?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA with pricing that ranges from $662 to $1,957. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westown ranging from $995 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westown ranges from $995 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,032.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.