
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA from $500 with Utilities Included (57 Rentals)
Apartments in West Des Moines where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Normandy Terrace Apartments

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Country Club Village Apartments

Washington Manor

Colonial Village

Fountain Terrace

Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent Living

Carriage Park
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Sun Prairie/Vista Court Apartments

Woodland Place Apartments

TurtleCreek Apartments

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Meadow Ridge

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Fairmeadows Village-55+ Rental Community

Westbrooke Apartments
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Keystone on 8th

Lenox Properties

Hampton House Apartments

Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community

Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Urban Green Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community!

Brick Towne at Waukee Central

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

Pinewood Village Townhomes

St. Andrews Apartments

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

The Windsor
West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West Des Moines Studio Apartments | $930 | $650 | $1,673 |
West Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $665 | $2,809 |
West Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $727 | $3,888 |
West Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,000 | $4,234 |
West Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,500 | $2,600 |
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Getting Around West Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Des Moines Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Des Moines?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Des Moines is at The Eddy listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment is $665 at Sherwood Glen.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Des Moines Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Des Moines is starting from $727 at Woodland West.
What is the most affordable West Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview and starts from $1,000.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.