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  13. 1 BED
    $1,250+
    2 BEDS
    $1,700+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250 - $2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $2,100

    Reserve At Jordan Creek

    6185 Village View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    (515) 585-9535
  14. 2 BEDS
    $1,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475 - $1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,475 - $1,495

    Brookside Condo

    6630 Cody Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    (515) 461-7065
  17. Building Photo - Polo Club
    2 BEDS
    $1,099
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,099 - $1,696
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,099 - $1,696

    Polo Club

    6201 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    (515) 585-6069
  31. Building Photo - 239 S 87th St
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    4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    239 S 87th St

    239 S 87th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  32. Front Unit 1002 - 150 S Prairie View Dr
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    150 S Prairie View Dr

    150 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  33. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    7425 Wistful Vista Dr

    7425 Wistful Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  34. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,550

    6460 Galleria Dr Unit 1102

    6460 Galleria Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  35. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    933 Prime St

    933 Prime St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  36. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,199
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,199
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,199

    312 38th St

    312 38th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
  37. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    448 S 91st St

    448 S 91st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  38. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $2,200

    1257 S 91st St

    1257 S 91st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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West Des Moines, IA Apartments for Rent

West Des Moines is home to Historic Valley Junction, a preserved railroad district featuring independent shops and restaurants that reflect the city's heritage. Those searching for apartments for rent in West Des Moines will discover a stable rental market with options ranging from historic properties near Valley Junction to contemporary apartment communities near Jordan Creek Town Center, Iowa's largest shopping complex. With a population of over 68,000 residents, this city delivers suburban comfort alongside convenient access to major employers like Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Hy-Vee.

Renting in West Des Moines provides easy access to diverse neighborhoods including Glen Oaks, Valley Junction, and the Jordan Creek district, each offering distinct character and nearby amenities. The city features miles of trails winding through parks and green spaces, perfect for outdoor recreation. Apartment communities are well-positioned near shopping, dining, and entertainment options, while the area's major employers create strong job opportunities. Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 provide straightforward commutes throughout the Des Moines metropolitan area, making West Des Moines a practical choice for renters seeking both convenience and quality of life.

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Valley High School

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Stilwell Junior High School

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Woodland Hills Elementary

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Crossroads Park Elementary School

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