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Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA under $1200
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    4101 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $895+
    2 BEDS $995
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    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    1 BED $740+
    2 BEDS $805+
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    6565 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Studio $1,025+
    1 BED $1,145+
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    3000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Studio $696+
    1 BED $826+
    2 BEDS $951+
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    1260 S Jordan Creek Parkway Unit 13000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $971+
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    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $845
    2 BEDS $910
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    3861 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    2 BEDS $1,055+
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    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $885
    2 BEDS $920+
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    5101 Hawthorne Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $1,059+
    2 BEDS $1,190+
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    355 88Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,125
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    8602 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    2 BEDS $1,150
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    1201 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $910+
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $735+
    2 BEDS $790+
    3 BEDS $1,025+
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    3901 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $940+
    2 BEDS $1,035
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    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $805
    2 BEDS $880
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    1137 11Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $885+
    2 BEDS $1,050+
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    225 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $975+
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    640 S. 50Th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Studio $950
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    360 Bridgewood Drive #4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Studio $998
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    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    1 BED $985
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    1200 Office Park Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $845+
    2 BEDS $905+
    3 BEDS $990+
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    313-329 Lincoln Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $975+
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    415 7Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    916 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $665
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    210 S 41St St., Buildings 4000-7000 (6000 Office), West Des Moines, IA 50265
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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 25 Nov 2023.

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

The best apartments in West Des Moines, IA are: Park West, Woodland West, Broadmoor at Jordan Creek, TurtleCreek Apartments and The Flats Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in West Des Moines, IA?

In West Des Moines 41% of the housing is rented out compared to 59% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of West Des Moines’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 76% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in West Des Moines, IA under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 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 $1,200 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 $1,200 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 26 apartments for rent below $1,200 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.

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