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Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Des Moines, IA

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Apartments Under $700

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top with a stove and sink
    42
    Today

    3821 66Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $650+
    2 BEDS $765+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a gold couch and a staircase
    23
    Today

    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    1 BED $683+
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    6
    Today

    6010 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $695
    2 BEDS $795+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    110
    Today

    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $722+
    2 BEDS $775+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a brown couch and a coffee table.
    34
    Today

    2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
    STUDIO $736+
    1 BED $853+
    2 BEDS $988+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    23
    Today

    8825 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $773+
    2 BEDS $750+

Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with carpet and a door to a closet
    25
    Today

    2000 Westown Pkwy. #37, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $805+
    2 BEDS $957+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    28
    Today

    1340 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $820+
    3 BEDS $1,168+
  • an aerial view of an apartment building with a pool and trees
    23
    Today

    4220 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
    2 BEDS $826+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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 grey carpet and patterned chairs.
    Today

    2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a large apartment building with a street in front of it
    25
    Today

    4403 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $850+
  • 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
    3 BEDS $1,495
  • our apartments have a large pool for residents to enjoy
    9
    Today

    1155 Office Park Rd, Ste. 100A, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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    1 BED $885
    2 BEDS $985
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    16
    Today

    3650 Patricia Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $894+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator.
    Today

    2210 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,082+
    3 BEDS $1,299+

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Apartments Under $1,000

  • A living room with a grey couch, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
    Today

    4435 NW 86Th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
    1 BED $901+
    2 BEDS $937+
    3 BEDS $997+
  • 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
    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,400
  • A large, well-lit living room with a pool table and comfortable seating.
    Today

    1205 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
    1 BED $971+
    2 BEDS $1,071+
    3 BEDS $1,399+
  • a grass lawn in front of an apartment building
    17
    Today

    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $975+
    2 BEDS $1,170+
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  • A living room with a fireplace and a painting on the wall.
    Today

    1770 92Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1 BED $1,051+
    2 BEDS $979+
    3 BEDS $1,155+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with carpet and a ceiling fan
    18
    Today

    860 S. 68Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,050
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • A collage of four images showing a building with a pool, a parking lot, and people walking.
    1 day ago

    2290 SE Waco Place, Waukee, IA 50263
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,425+
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden coffee table.
    11
    1 day ago

    900 65Th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,355+
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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $798 and $1,658.

How many cheap rentals are available in West Des Moines, IA on RentCafe?

There are 58 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Des Moines, IA were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

The average West Des Moines, IA cheap apartment size is 921 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

Cheap apartments in West Des Moines, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in West Des Moines, IA?

A cheap apartment in West Des Moines, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in West Des Moines, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in West Des Moines, IA has never been easier. We feature 338 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the West Des Moines, IA average. What is a cheap rent in West Des Moines, IA? The average apartment rent in West Des Moines is $1,237 per month so any rental south of $990 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, West Des Moines, IA rents go as low as $650/mo.

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