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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA

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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
    1 BED $1,145+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table
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    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $920+
  • A living room with a blue couch and yellow chairs.
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $825
  • a living room with a fireplace and a rug
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    7171 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,325+
  • a living room with carpet and a window
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • 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 $847+
  • 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 Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with carpet and a door to a closet
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $797+
  • 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 $1,099+
  • 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
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • 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 $1,160+
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  • a living room with carpet and a ceiling fan
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    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,050
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $885
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a grey carpet.
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    360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,278+
  • 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 $1,049+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator
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    210 S 41St St., Buildings 4000-7000 (6000 Office), West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
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    5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $1,069+
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $835+
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a glass coffee table.
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    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $930+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
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    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $1,275
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    950 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,500
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $870+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
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    2210 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $799+
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a television on a cabinet.
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    5901 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $721+
  • A well-lit, spacious living room with a variety of furniture and a dining area in the background.
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    9005 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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West Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in West Des Moines, IA have increased by 0.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,133 to $1,133.

Check out the average rent prices in West Des Moines by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in West Des Moines, IA is $1,133, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,750.

Average rent in West Des Moines, IA

$1,133/mo West Des Moines, IA average rental price, September 2025
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The average rent for an apartment in West Des Moines, IA is $1,133 per month.

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

    A share of 32% of apartments in West Des Moines, IA are in the ≤ $1000 price range. Around 64% of West Des Moines’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 3% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in West Des Moines, IA (64%) 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

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $721 and $1,796.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in West Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

    There are 109 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

    The average West Des Moines, IA 1 bedroom apartment size is 709 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.