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Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA

The cheapest rental in West Des Moines, IA we're tracking starts at $840/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,246/mo across 25 listings. That runs about 9% above the IA state average of $1,142/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,125/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,329/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$840
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,2469% above IA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs IA typical
Studio$1,0736% above IA
1 bed$1,1257% above IA
2 bed$1,3299% above IA
3 bed$2,19632% above IA

25 rentals in West Des Moines, IA

Every size & style, ranked by price

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Apartment · West Des Moines
$885/mo
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1 bd|1 ba|650 ft²

Eastwood Apartments

Eastwood Apartments, West Des Moines

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Studio apartment at Plaza 50 Apartments in West Des Moines, IA
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Apartment · West Des Moines
$950/mo
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Studio|1 ba|550 ft²

Plaza 50 Apartments

640 S. 50th St., West Des Moines, IA

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Apartment · West Des Moines
$960/mo
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2 bd|1 ba|850 ft²

Westwood Apartments

Westwood Apartments, West Des Moines

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Renting in West Des Moines, IA: common questions

How much is rent in West Des Moines, IA?
The average asking rent across the 25 listings we track in West Des Moines, IA is $1,246/mo, with the cheapest starting at $840/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in West Des Moines?
Regency Woods Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in West Des Moines, IA at $840/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in West Des Moines?
Based on the listings we track in West Des Moines, IA: studios around $1,073/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,125/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,329/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,196/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is West Des Moines expensive to rent in?
West Des Moines sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,246/mo is about 9% above the IA state average of $1,142/mo.

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