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Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1500


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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,062+
    2 bd $1,426+
    Base rent
    4.5 (8)
    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Studio $1,040+
    1 bd $1,467+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    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+
    2 bd $1,455+
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    TurtleCreek Apartments

    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials 16 units available
    2 bd $999+
    3 bd $1,370
    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 $1,345+
    Base rent
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    BelleMeade Apartments

    204 South 64Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $979+
    2 bd $1,149+
    3 bd $1,299+
    Base rent
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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+
    3 bd $1,415+
    Base rent
    4.5 (7)
    355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,495
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    950 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Rent specials 137 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+
    3 bd $1,215+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Colonial Village

    4.0 (6)
    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $720+
    2 bd $1,085+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Element At Valley West

    4.5 (31)
    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,299+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Diamond Brooke

    6370 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rewards 7 units available
    1 bd $1,050
    2 bd $1,325
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    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 31 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
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    Park West Apartments

    1155, 1165, 1175, 1450 Office Park Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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  • 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
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  • 2 bd $1,030
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    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
    19 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-1 Apartment for Rent
    8 units available
    Studio $995+
    1 bd $1,325+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jordan Creek - 590

    5.0 (4)
    6565 Wistful Vista Dr., Des Moines, IA 50266
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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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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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.

Apartments in West Des Moines, IA under $1,500

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,500?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 373 apartments for rent in West Des Moines, IA on which you’ll spend less than $1,500. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,500

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,500. The average rental size in West Des Moines, IA is 991 Sqft, but the $1,500 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.