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Apartments for Rent in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA

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    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,045+
    1 BED $1,145+
    2 BEDS $1,395+
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    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $920+
    2 BEDS $1,190+
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    204 South 64Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,160+
    2 BEDS $1,495+
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  • A white kitchen with a refrigerator and a fireplace.
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    6370 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    2 BEDS $1,303+
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    230 S 68Th Street #1302, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    Plaza II Residential - 160 S. 68Th Street, #1305, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $1,069+
    2 BEDS $1,235+
    3 BEDS $1,454+
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    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,250
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    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,070+
    1 BED $1,278+
    2 BEDS $1,629+
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    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,030+
    2 BEDS $1,408+
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    1215 S. 52Nd Street #1008, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 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
    2 BEDS $1,999
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    7171 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,325+
    2 BEDS $1,645+
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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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  • 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 $734+
    2 BEDS $792+
    3 BEDS $852+
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    8350 EP True Parkway #2106, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    2 BEDS $1,495
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a black coffee table.
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    455 S 85Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,365+
    2 BEDS $1,697+
    3 BEDS $2,165+
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    2 BEDS $846+
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $1,227+
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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 $850+
    2 BEDS $835+
    3 BEDS $1,154+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
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    6900 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    3 BEDS $2,300+
    4 BEDS $2,300+
  • 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
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $870+
    2 BEDS $1,150
    3 BEDS $1,495
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Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA have decreased by 2.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,438 to $1,399.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is $1,399.

Average rent in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA

$1,399/mo Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is around $1,399.

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

    A share of 6% of apartments in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 9% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 66% of Downtown West Des Moines's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 19% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA (66%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown West Des Moines, IA

    42 /100
    Car-Dependent
    36 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 42, Bike Score®: 36

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    The best apartments in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA are: Broadmoor at Jordan Creek, TurtleCreek Apartments, BelleMeade Apartments, Diamond Brooke and 230 S 68th Street #1302.

    What is the average rent in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    The average rent in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is $1,352.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is between $1,095 and $1,235.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is between $915 and $1,735.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is between $1,190 and $2,305.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA is between $1,160 and $2,305.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA?

    In Downtown West Des Moines, 50% of the residents are renting compared to 50% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of Downtown West Des Moines’s rentals, 75% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

    Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA demographics

    • 36,770Total Population
    • 17,826 Female
      18,944 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA has 36,770 residents, 17,826 women and 18,944 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown West Des Moines’s population is 35.

    Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA households

    • 8,331 Family
      9,056 Non-family
    • 4,059 Children
      13,328 No Children
    • 17,387Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $85,282Median Household Income

    There is a total of 17,387 households in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 4,059 have children and 13,328 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 8,331 family households and 9,056 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown West Des Moines is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown West Des Moines equals $85,282, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,349.

    Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 17% went to high-school, and 14% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 39% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 20% hold a Graduate Degree.

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