Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA

Prices and availability in West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 26 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in West Des Moines, IA are: 360 at Jordan West, Strathmore Apartment Homes, Maple Grove Villas, TurtleCreek Apartments and Fountains Apartments.

The average rent in West Des Moines, IA is $1,263.

The price range for a studio apartment in West Des Moines, IA is between $820 and $1,555.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA is between $676 and $1,764.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA is between $665 and $2,826.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Des Moines, IA is between $850 and $3,014.

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.

The average age of rental buildings in West Des Moines is 28 years old, with 44% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 98% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in West Des Moines are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 54% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.