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Houses for Rent in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA

14 Rentals Available Nearby
Houses for Rent in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA. 14 Rentals Available Nearby
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    4446 Park Lawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
    2 BEDS $1,195
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    4124 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    16617 Goodman Dr., Urbandale, IA 50323
    4 BEDS $2,400
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    15139 Bellflower Lane, Urbandale, IA 50323
    3 BEDS $2,150
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    15155 Bellflower Lane, Urbandale, IA 50323
    3 BEDS $2,150
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  • 4 days ago

    4813 Sawyers Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
    3 BEDS $2,500
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    Multiple, Des Moines, IA 50314
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    1 BED $685
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    500 SE 10Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1502 Northeast Savana Drive, Grimes, IA 50111
    4 BEDS $2,595
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    1128 NE 19Th Street, Grimes, IA 50111
    3 BEDS $2,195
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    1104 NE 19Th Street, Grimes, IA 50111
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    1100 NE 19Th Street, Grimes, IA 50111
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Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA have decreased by 1.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,215 to $1,198.

Average rent in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA

$1,198/mo Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA is around $1,198.

    What's the typical rent budget in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA?

    A share of 7% of apartments in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 93% of Western Hills's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA (93%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Western Hills, IA

    30 /100
    Car-Dependent
    40 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 30, Bike Score®: 40

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA?

    Renting a house in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA?

    Houses for rent in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA demographics

    • 33,061Total Population
    • 17,054 Female
      16,007 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA has 33,061 residents, 17,054 women and 16,007 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Western Hills’s population is 38.

    Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA households

    • 8,565 Family
      5,853 Non-family
    • 4,210 Children
      10,208 No Children
    • 14,418Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $84,588Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,418 households in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA. Of these, 4,210 have children and 10,208 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 8,565 family households and 5,853 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Western Hills is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Western Hills equals $84,588, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,211.

    Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 23% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 32% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 12 apartment rental properties in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA with prices ranging from $685 to $2,595. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $2,595, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 14 houses for rent in Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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