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Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1200


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    1 bd $1,062+
    Base rent
    4.5 (8)
    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $976+
    Total monthly cost
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    360 At Jordan West

    4.5 (31)
    360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $990+
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    TurtleCreek Apartments

    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials 9 units available
    2 bd $999+
    Base rent
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    Maple Grove Villas

    3.5 (4)
    8602 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $979+
    2 bd $1,149+
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    Fountains Apartments

    4.5 (7)
    5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • 1 bd $890+
    2 bd $1,015+
    Base rent
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    Regency Woods

    4.0 (29)
    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • 1 bd $1,000+
    2 bd $1,159+
    Base rent
    4.5 (7)
    355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials 116 units available
    1 bd $874+
    2 bd $932+
    3 bd $1,165+
    Base rent
    4.5 (3)
    5901 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 2 bd $835+
    Base rent
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    Colonial Village

    4.0 (6)
    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $720+
    2 bd $1,085+
    Base rent
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    Element At Valley West

    4.5 (31)
    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rewards 5 units available
    1 bd $1,050
    Base rent
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    Bella Terra

    4.5 (10)
    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 1 bd $835+
    2 bd $970+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Olde English Village

    4.0 (72)
    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • 2 bd $919+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Washington Manor

    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 1 bd $677+
    2 bd $887+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Robin Hill

    5.0 (1)
    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • Rent specials 17 units available
    Studio $995+
    1 bd $1,075+
    Base rent
    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 2 bd $668+
    Base rent
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    Woodland West

    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Only 3 units left
    2 bd $925+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Park West Apartments

    1155, 1165, 1175, 1450 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $950
    Base rent
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    Plaza 50 Apartments

    3.5 (1)
    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • 2 bd $1,030
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Valley Station

    4.0 (14)
    313-329 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $795
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Crestview Terrace

    4.5 (7)
    916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Studio-1 Apartment for Rent
    10 units available
    Studio $795
    1 bd $995
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jordan Creek - 570

    4.5 (8)
    6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 6565 Wistful Vista Dr. Studio Apartment for Rent
    5 units available
    Studio $995+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jordan Creek - 590

    5.0 (4)
    6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Studio $844+
    1 bd $1,106+
    Base rent
    8655 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $850+
    2 bd $900+
    3 bd $1,140+
    Base rent Income restricted
    4.0 (39)
    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    Income restricted
    4.5 (4)
    415 7Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 26-0-city

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

Prices and availability in West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

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In West Des Moines 43% of the housing is rented out compared to 57% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 16% of West Des Moines's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 77% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

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Finding apartments for rent in West Des Moines, IA for less than $1,200 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 272 available units in West Des Moines, IA, renting for under $1,200. On average, $1,065 can get you 947 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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