Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1500
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1 bd $890+2 bd $1,035Total monthly cost4.5 (28)4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $960+1 bd $875+2 bd $928+Base rent4.5 (3)5901 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $1,1003 bd $1,325Total monthly cost3.5 (4)8602 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $8202 bd $995Base rent1155, 1165, 1175, 1450 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pool • Patio/Balcony
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Studio $9251 bd $1,1002 bd $1,325Base rent4.5 (10)860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,135+1 bd $1,275+Base rent6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $754+2 bd $893+Base rent5.0 (1)2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $784+2 bd $799+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 $1,165+1 bd $1,342+Total monthly cost4.5 (30)360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, 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 $949+Base rent4.5 (7)355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $840+2 bd $995+Base rent4.0 (29)1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,1052 bd $1,290+3 bd $1,469+Base rent4.5 (7)5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,138+2 bd $1,445+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 $669+2 bd $706+Base rent4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,050+2 bd $1,330+Base rent225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $797+2 bd $894+Base rent3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,350+Base rent204 South 64Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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1 bd $1,407+Base rent5.0 (1)950 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly
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7 units availableStudio $7951 bd $995Base rent5.0 (7)6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly -
Studio $9501 bd $1,2752 bd $1,400Base rent3.5 (1)640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,1951 bd $1,325+Base rent5.0 (4)6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $950+2 bd $1,005+3 bd $1,240+Base rent Income restricted4.0 (36)1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,250Base rent230 S 68Th Street #1304, West Des Moines, IA 50266Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8202 bd $995Base rent1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265Apply online • Pool • Patio/Balcony
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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 14 Jul 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, Park West Apartments and Bella Terra.
What type of rental buildings are in West Des Moines, IA?
In West Des Moines, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of West Des Moines's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.
Search for apartments in West Des Moines, IA under $1,500
There’s more than one way to spend $1,500 on rent in West Des Moines, IA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.
The perfect $1,500 rental near you
Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in West Des Moines, IA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 31 apartments for rent below $1,500 in West Des Moines, IA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.