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  • Apartments Under $700

  • 1 bd $663+
    2 bd $690+
    3 bd $867+
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    Plaza Manor

    3.5 (3)
    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $800

  • 1 bd $707+
    2 bd $894+
    Base rent
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    Robin Hill

    5.0 (1)
    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $717+
    Base rent
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    Woodland West

    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 9 units available
    Studio $740
    1 bd $815
    Base rent
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    Grand Colony

    3.5 (10)
    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $750
    2 bd $795+
    Base rent
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    River Oaks Apartments

    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $758+
    1 bd $856+
    2 bd $985+
    Base rent
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    Westpointe Apartments

    4.0 (299)
    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $764+
    2 bd $878+
    Base rent
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    Sherwood Glen

    4.0 (9)
    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $791+
    2 bd $889+
    Base rent
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    Washington Manor

    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials 22 units available
    1 bd $799+
    2 bd $1,090
    3 bd $1,510
    Total monthly cost
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    Element At Valley West

    4.5 (28)
    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $799+
    Base rent
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    The 31st Street Apartments

    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $900

  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $800+
    2 bd $995
    Base rent
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    SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

    4.0 (2)
    1600 SE LA GRANT PKWY, WAUKEE, IA 50263
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $809+
    2 bd $815+
    3 bd $1,180+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Colonial Village

    4.0 (6)
    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $815+
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Olde English Village

    4.0 (72)
    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $820
    2 bd $995
    Base rent
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    Park West Apartments (old)

    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pool • Patio/Balcony
  • Studio $845+
    1 bd $975+
    2 bd $1,170+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3000 Grand Apartments

    4.0 (24)
    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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  • 1 bd $860+
    2 bd $1,015+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Regency Woods

    4.0 (29)
    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,090+
    1 bd $885+
    2 bd $944+
    Base rent
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    Sun Prairie & Vista Court

    4.5 (3)
    5901 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $950
    1 bd $1,275
    2 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Plaza 50 Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $995+
    2 bd $1,355+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Windsor Square By Broadmoor

    5.0 (6)
    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Rent specials 5 units available
    2 bd $1,000
    3 bd $1,381+
    Base rent
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    PINEWOOD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES

    5.0 (1)
    1120 SE MAPLELEAF LN, WAUKEE, IA 50263
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • New Units Available 124 units available
    1 bd $1,000+
    2 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Brick Towne At Kettlestone

    4.5 (18)
    2290 SE Waco Place, Waukee, IA 50263
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,115+
    1 bd $1,352+
    2 bd $1,711
    Total monthly cost
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    360 At Jordan West

    4.5 (30)
    360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,123+
    2 bd $1,465+
    Base rent
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    Strathmore Apartment Homes

    4.5 (8)
    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Ingersoll Towers

    3662 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • Ask for Pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Frank Smith Center

    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 12-13-city
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $702 and $2,322.

How many cheap rentals are available in West Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

There are 137 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

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

The average West Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 936 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in West Des Moines, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in West Des Moines, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in West Des Moines, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in West Des Moines, IA has never been easier. We feature 431 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the West Des Moines, IA average. What is a cheap rent in West Des Moines, IA? The average apartment rent in West Des Moines is $1,320 per month so any rental south of $1,056 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, West Des Moines, IA rents go as low as $663/mo.