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  • a living room with a couch and tables
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    950 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,455
    2 BEDS $2,496+
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $910+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $930+
    3 BEDS $1,220+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,183+
    2 BEDS $1,394+
  • a spiral staircase in a living room with a fireplace
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $915
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  • a living room with carpet and a window
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $945+
    2 BEDS $1,040+
  • a large apartment building with a street in front of it
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $880
  • a living room with carpet and a ceiling fan
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    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    1 BED $995
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $870
    2 BEDS $1,095
    3 BEDS $1,335
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table
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    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $995+
    2 BEDS $1,495+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $905+
    2 BEDS $1,070+
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  • a living room with couches and a television and a fireplace
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    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,085+
    1 BED $1,225+
    2 BEDS $1,615
  • a large living room with couches and tables and a kitchen
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    355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,110
    2 BEDS $1,355
    3 BEDS $1,695
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    8602 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    2 BEDS $1,225
    3 BEDS $1,450
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a rug
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    5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $1,159+
    2 BEDS $1,240+
    3 BEDS $1,380+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    204 South 64Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,545+
    2 BEDS $1,700+
    3 BEDS $1,975+
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    1 BED $875
    2 BEDS $825+
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  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,054+
    2 BEDS $1,156+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a rug
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    7171 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    360 Bridgewood Drive #4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    1 BED $1,375+
    2 BEDS $1,700
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
    Today

    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,400
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
    Today

    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $765+
    2 BEDS $830+
    3 BEDS $1,065+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs
    Today

    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $775+
    2 BEDS $830+
    3 BEDS $1,065+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances
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    210 S 41St St, Buildings 4000-7000 (6000 Office), West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    210 S 41St St., Buildings 4000-7000 (6000 Office), West Des Moines, IA 50265
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West Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in West Des Moines, IA have decreased by 2.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,255 to $1,228.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,228.

Average rent in West Des Moines, IA

$1,228/mo West Des Moines, IA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in West Des Moines, IA is $1,228.

    What's the typical rent budget in West Des Moines, IA?

    About 12% of apartment rents in West Des Moines, IA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 2% of apartments. Around 62% of West Des Moines’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 23% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 1% of apartment rentals in West Des Moines are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in West Des Moines, IA (62%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in West Des Moines, IA

    47 /100
    Car-Dependent
    38 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 38

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    Renting a house in West Des Moines, IA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

    Houses for rent in West Des Moines, IA are usually located in non-central areas.

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