Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1200
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1 bd $9102 bd $1,180Total monthly cost4.5 (28)4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $957+1 bd $872+2 bd $919+Base rent4.5 (3)5901 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $995Base rent1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pool • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $740+2 bd $965+Base rent5.0 (1)2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,012+Base rent4.5 (7)355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $795+2 bd $950+Base rent4.0 (72)1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $738+2 bd $843+3 bd $1,168+Base rent4.0 (6)1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,184Total monthly cost4.5 (30)360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,136+Base rent4.5 (8)1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $840+2 bd $995+Base rent4.0 (27)1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,085+Base rent4.5 (7)5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $685+2 bd $723+Base rent4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,010+Base rent225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $950Base rent3.5 (1)640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $850+2 bd $905+3 bd $1,140+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (32)1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $715+2 bd $820Base rent Income restricted4.5 (7)916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $1,000Base rent Income restricted4.0 (14)313-329 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,135+Base rent6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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Studio $7951 bd $995Base rent5.0 (7)6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266Pet friendly -
Studio $1,195Base rent5.0 (4)6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266Pet friendly
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More Rentals Near West Des Moines, IA
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1 bd $8502 bd $920+3 bd $1,175Base rent Income restricted6000 Creston Ave., Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $775+3 bd $1,150Base rent6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Only 3 units left1 bd $8502 bd $9503 bd $1,175Base rent Income restricted4.0 (4)6009B, 6007 SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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4 units available2 bd $950Base rent Income restricted4.0 (5)6009(C,D) SW Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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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 22 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in West Des Moines, IA?
The best apartments in West Des Moines, IA are: Element at Valley West, Sun Prairie & Vista Court, Maple Grove Villas, Bella Terra and Broadmoor at Jordan Creek.
What type of rental buildings are in West Des Moines, IA?
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.
Renting apartments in West Des Moines, IA under $1,200
Searching for apartments for rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In West Des Moines, IA, where the average rent is $1,074 per month, there are 277 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.
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