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

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Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1200. 281 Rentals Available
  • a living room with couches and a television and a fireplace
    Today

    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,045+
    1 BED $1,145+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a table
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    1 day ago

    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $930+
  • A living room with a blue couch and yellow chairs.
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $825
    2 BEDS $870+
    3 BEDS $1,105+
  • a living room with carpet and a window
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,039+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $886+
    2 BEDS $810+
    3 BEDS $1,188+
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  • a large apartment building with a street in front of it
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $857+
  • a living room with carpet and a door to a closet
    25
    Today

    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $785+
    2 BEDS $964+
  • a large living room with couches and tables and a kitchen
    18
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    355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,108+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    1 day ago

    204 South 64Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,160+
  • a living room with carpet and a ceiling fan
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    Today

    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,050
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $870+
    2 BEDS $985
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  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a grey carpet.
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    6 days ago

    360 Bridgewood Dr Ste. 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO $1,070+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,023+
  • a living room with a fireplace and a couch
    16
    Today

    5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $1,069+
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
    23
    Today

    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $835+
    2 BEDS $950+
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a glass coffee table.
    11
    Today

    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $930+
    2 BEDS $1,095+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
    9
    Today

    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    STUDIO $950
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven.
    14
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    8602 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    2 BEDS $1,050
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
    32
    Today

    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $870+
    2 BEDS $1,017
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    Today

    2210 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,067+
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a television on a cabinet.
    Today

    5901 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $808+
    2 BEDS $866+
    3 BEDS $946+
  • A well-lit, spacious living room with a variety of furniture and a dining area in the background.
    Today

    9005 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches a table and a television
    Today

    916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $770
    2 BEDS $820
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    415 7Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,065
  • a living room and dining room with a table with plates on it
    Today

    313-329 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,000+
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Getting around in West Des Moines, IA

47 /100
Car-Dependent
38 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 47, Bike Score®: 38

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in West Des Moines, IA?

The best apartments in West Des Moines, IA are: Broadmoor at Jordan Creek, TurtleCreek Apartments, Country Club Village Apartments, Sierra Pointe Apartments and Washington Manor.

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, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in West Des Moines, IA under $1,200

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,200?” 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 281 apartments for rent in West Des Moines, IA on which you’ll spend less than $1,200. 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 $1,200

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 $1,200. The average rental size in West Des Moines, IA is 972 Sqft, but the $1,200 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.

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