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  15. 2 BEDS
    $1,565
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495 - $1,565
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,565

    Brookside Condo

    6630 Cody Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    (515) 461-7065
  19. Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,310
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,310 - $1,784
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,310 - $1,422

    Polo Club

    6201 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    (515) 585-6069
  25. Building Photo - Lift at Jordan Creek
    $170 Off
    Price Drop. $170 Off
    1 BED
    $995+
    2 BEDS
    $1,115+
    3 BEDS
    $1,425+

    Lift at Jordan Creek

    8925 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  27. Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,301

    Diamond Brooke

    6370 EP True Pky, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  30. Building Photo - 8350 Cascade Ave
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,701
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,701
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,701

    8350 Cascade Ave Unit SI ID1288620P

    8350 Cascade Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  31. Building Photo - 184 79th St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,444
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,444
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,444

    184 79th St

    184 79th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  32. Building Photo - 1035 68th St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1035 68th St

    1035 68th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  33. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    6460 Galleria Dr Unit 1102

    6460 Galleria Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  34. 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

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West Des Moines at a Glance

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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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  • Bartlett Farm 819 Sq Ft $1,662/mo

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Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,152 Students
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Walnut Creek Campus

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
147 Students
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Stilwell Junior High School

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Public
Grades 6-8
684 Students
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Woodland Hills Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
537 Students
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Crossroads Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
521 Students

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