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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly community
  • Conveniently located laundry facilities
  • Near restaurants
  • Central ac and heat
  • Recently updated cabinetry and appliances

Location

708 13th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
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Management

Coves Living Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 200-3051

Property Overview

West Glen Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and everyday comfort, with a 7.7 expert rating, competitive pricing, and well-regarded amenities and location. It features pet-friendly living, laundry facilities, central air and heat, updated cabinetry and appliances, and easy access to nearby restaurants, along with a walkable, lively neighborhood and solid value for money.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
West Glen Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

B1 Classic2 bed1.5 bath920 sqft$850 /mo2 units availableWest Glen Apartments offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes! Most apartment homes have been recently updated with new cabinetry, appliances, fixtures, and flooring. Laundry facilities are conveniently located throughout the community. Residents at West Glen Apartments pay all utilities and enjoy the comfort of Central AC and heat. We are a pet friendly community. Don't pass this prime West Des Moines Location at an affordable rental rate for you! Our community is near to entertainment, schools, recreation, restaurants, grocery stores, and other great local amenities. Clover Hills provides an easy commute to Downtown and access to I-235 is just down the road.

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Amenities for West Glen Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About West Glen Apartments

HomeApartments in West Des Moines West Glen Apartments

West Glen Apartments offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes! Most apartment homes have been recently updated with new cabinetry, appliances, fixtures, and flooring. Laundry facilities are conveniently located throughout the community. Residents at West Glen Apartments pay all utilities and enjoy the comfort of Central AC and heat. We are a pet friendly community. Don't pass this prime West Des Moines Location at an affordable rental rate for you! Our community is near to entertainment, schools, recreation, restaurants, grocery stores, and other great local amenities. Clover Hills provides an easy commute to Downtown and access to I-235 is just down the road.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
West Glen Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated West Glen Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, West Glen Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, West Glen Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
West Glen Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While West Glen Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
West Glen Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

West Glen Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 10 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • A bustling neighborhood

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How West Glen Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
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Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in West Des Moines

2-bedroom apartments at West Glen Apartments cost about 38% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
West Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in West Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,112
September 2024$1,105
October 2024$1,092
November 2024$1,103
December 2024$1,082
January 2025$1,075
February 2025$1,052
March 2025$1,099
April 2025$1,099
May 2025$1,099
June 2025$1,099
July 2025$1,099
August 2025$1,099
September 2025$1,099
October 2025$1,099
November 2025$1,078
December 2025$973
January 2026$935
February 2026$911
March 2026$937
April 2026$1,048
May 2026$989
June 2026$971
July 2026$995
August 2026$1,026

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near West Glen Apartments

Hillside Elementary School

713 8th st

west des moines, IA, 50265

PK, K-6Public
B

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public

Olmsted Elementary School

7110 prairie ave

urbandale, IA, 50322

PK, K-5Public
B-

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic
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Getting around West Des Moines near 708 13th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 708 13th St, West Des Moines

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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