Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westown Neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Ashworth Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashworth Manor

1020 Ashworth RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dakota Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota Apartments

5250 Dakota DrWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westridge Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Executive Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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Westown, West Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 McCoy at 8035 Apartments priced from $735. Woodland West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Westown apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The McCoy at 8035 ApartmentsPay No Rent Until May 1st & Enjoy Real Deal Liv...Studio,1BA$735
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Sherwood GlenWickham1BR,1BA$750
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
The Flats ApartmentsPewter1BR,1BA$792
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$794
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$804
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta1BR,1BA$815
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft1BR,1BA$825
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westown, IA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westown area is the $1.02 price per square foot Andover Model at Ashworth Pointe & Foxboro Townhomes in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Westown apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Chapel Ridge starting at $1,200 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights 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 TownhomesAndover3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Chapel Ridge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Lakeview3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.95
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Park West2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Nelson LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
Washington ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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Westown, West Des Moines, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Des Moines, Iowa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westown is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westown?

The cheapest apartment in Westown is Sherwood Glen which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Westown costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Westown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Westown?

Cheap apartments in Westown have an average cost of $116 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westown.

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