1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (96 Rentals)

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Kingman Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

3010 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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The Winona
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park
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Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Pointe

1101 25th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
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543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4000 INGERSOLL
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4000 INGERSOLL

4000 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Sage Independence
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Independence

3721 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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643-651 31st St
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643-651 31st St

643-651 31st StDes Moines, IA 50312
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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Tonawanda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tonawanda Apartments

432 Tonawanda DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Westwood, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Westwood area of Des Moines, IA is found at Sage Independence and is listed at 927 square feet priced from $3,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sage Independence1C927 Sq Ft$3,700
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den828 Sq Ft$891
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom800 Sq Ft$800
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$870
Cambridge Court ApartmentsA1_Reno723 Sq Ft$1,130
Imperial Grand PrixGrand Prix 1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$990
Park Avenue by BroadmoorRockefeller720 Sq Ft$1,040
3612 Ingersoll Ave1 BR / 1 BA700 Sq Ft$800
Windsor Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom570 Sq Ft$850
Lenox PropertiesGrand550 Sq Ft$775

Cheapest Available Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Westwood of Des Moines, IA is the Drake Model starting from $695 at Lenox Properties. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Westwood is currently $966. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lenox PropertiesDrake$695
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$730
The Eddy1BR/1.0BA$750
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Inglewood Apartments2901 Ingersoll$795
Village on Grand1 B 1 B$799
3612 Ingersoll Ave1 BR / 1 BA$800
Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom$800
Ingersoll Park Studios1BR_1BA$800
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$815

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Westwood, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Westwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Westwood with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Westwood is at Lenox Properties listed at $695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Westwood Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Westwood is $966.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Westwood Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Westwood is a 927 square feet unit starting from $3,700 at Sage Independence.

What is the average size for Westwood 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Westwood is currently 751 sq ft.

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