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Apartments in West Des Moines

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$1,300 - 2,200
The Reserve at Jordan Creek
6185 Village View Dr West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,391
Des Moines - West Des Moines
2701 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
Studio | Available Now
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23
$1,700 - 1,800
Village At Century Run
8730 Ep True Parkway West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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17
$1,425 - 1,675
Village At Maple Bend
1048 Opal Way West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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15
$1,900 - 2,000
The Grove
1655 98Th St West Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,325
811 Burr Oaks #302
811 Burr Oaks Dr #302 West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,225
Crown Pointe Apartments
3105 Ep True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,035 - 1,185
Westbrooke Apartments
4001 Ep True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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2
$945 - 975
12 Plex - West Des Moines
800 13th St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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45
$1,310 - 1,990
BelleMeade Apartments
Deal
204 South 64th Street West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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59
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$1,159 - 1,249
Polo Club Apartments - Unbeatable Location
6201 Ep True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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40
$1,064 - 1,859
Strathmore Apartment Homes
1260 S Jordan Creek Pkwy Unit 13000 West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,400 - 2,500
105 S Marigold Ave
West Des Moines, IA
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
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45
$772 - 1,949
Robin Hill
1.0
2000 Westown Pkwy. #37 West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$850
Dakota Apartments
5250 Dakota Dr West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 23, 2024
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The Knolls
24
$1,105 - 1,745
Broadmoor At Jordan Creek
6565 Wistful Vista Dr West Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,310
Maplewood Townhouses
8980 Slate Dr. West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 20, 2025
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21
$999 - 1,700
Park 88 Apartments And Townhomes
595 88th St West Des Moines, IA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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12
$1,595
Brookside Development Llc
6630 Cody Dr West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
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$833 - 2,058
Washington Manor
3.8
3901 Woodland Ave. West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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41
$1,210 - 1,445
The Pointe on 88th
8790 Ep True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$800
Nelson Llc
1114-1124 Vine St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ashworth Estates
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$1,098 - 2,775
Mansions at Jordan Creek
2.6
355 88th St. West Des Moines, IA
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$950 - 1,900
Reserve At Jordan Creek
Village View Dr West Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 960
Chapel Ridge
210 S 41St St., Buildings 4000-7000 (6000 Office) West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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38
$1,579 - 1,799
Watermark At Jordan Creek
6455 Galleria Dr West Des Moines, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,100 - 1,150
Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community
2625 Vine St West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$761 - 1,720
Woodland West
4403 Woodland Ave West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$930 - 1,325
TurtleCreek Apartments
225 Prairie View Drive West Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,218 - 1,923
92West
1770 92nd Street West Des Moines, IA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Des Moines?

West Des Moines Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,000 $740 - $1,330
1BR $1,150 $800 - $1,450
2BR $1,350 $800 - $1,780
3BR $1,700 $1,260 - $2,510
4+BR $2,500 $2,100 - $2,600
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in West Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 6,343 apartments available in West Des Moines.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in West Des Moines is around $1,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines is around $1,150 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines is around $1,350 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, the average rent price is $1,350 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in West Des Moines, IA?

Based on average rent prices in West Des Moines, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $40,000 to live comfortably.

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West Des Moines:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 West Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the West Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in West Des Moines and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of West Des Moines average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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West Des Moines Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

West Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -0.09% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a West Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,174.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, West Des Moines experienced a 1.86% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a West Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,316.0.

December Prices: West Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in West Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in West Des Moines over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the West Des Moines suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the West Des Moines suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the West Des Moines suburbs.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: West Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
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$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

West Des Moines Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in West Des Moines over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, West Des Moines average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a West Des Moines one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about West Des Moines and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for West Des Moines and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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