
Cheap Homes for Rent in Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)
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Westown, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Westown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,336 | $1,000 | $1,780 |
Westown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,761 | $1,495 | $2,000 |
Westown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA.
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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 $650. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The View On Hickman | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Urban Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The McCoy at 8035 Apartments - Clive | Receive One Month Free Rent & Enjoy Real Deal ... | Studio,1BA | $705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA
As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $1.05 price per square foot Bedford Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,959. The second greatest value Westown apartment is the 2 BD Oak Model at Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale starting at $940 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Windsor Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes | Bedford | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale | 2 BD Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Crest Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Sherwood Glen | Loxley II | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Nelson LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Clover Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Carriage Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Element at Valley West | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westown
What type of rentals are currently available in Westown?
There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,059. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westown ranging from $1,000 to $2,295.
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 $1,000 to $2,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,797.
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